Effect of Computer-Aided Designed and Manufactured Orthoses on Chronic Plantar Heel Pain

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A Preliminary Study on the Effect of Computer-Aided Designed and Manufactured Orthoses on Chronic Plantar Heel Pain
Gatt A, Grech M, Chockalingam N, Formosa C
Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 May 1:1938640017709906. doi: 10.1177/1938640017709906.

INTRODUCTION:
Chronic plantar heel pain (CPHP) is a significant, painful condition referring to a range of undifferentiated foot conditions that affect the heel of the foot.
METHOD:
Participants presenting with CPHP of more than 6 months' duration were recruited on a first through the door basis. Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufactured (CAD-CAM) orthoses were designed and constructed for each participant, then dispensed as per normal practice. Pre- and postintervention assessment of pain was performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of use, utilizing the pain subset of the Foot Function Index (FFI).
RESULTS:
There was a significant reduction in the mean pain scores for all participants in all constructs of the FFI. Total FFI score was also significant ( P = .003).
CONCLUSION:
CAD-CAM orthoses have the potential to become a treatment modality of choice in CPHP since they have resulted in a significant improvement in heel pain after only 6 weeks' use.
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William Fowler · May 18, 2017

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