A Preliminary Study on the Effect of Computer-Aided Designed and Manufactured Orthoses on Chronic Plantar Heel Pain - PubMed (original) (raw)

Clinical Trial

. 2018 Apr;11(2):112-116.

doi: 10.1177/1938640017709906. Epub 2017 May 17.

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A Preliminary Study on the Effect of Computer-Aided Designed and Manufactured Orthoses on Chronic Plantar Heel Pain

Alfred Gatt et al. Foot Ankle Spec. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

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.

Levels of evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV: Prospective, comparative trial.

Keywords: ankle; diagnostic and therapeutic techniques; heel; heel and arch pain; orthotic therapy; pain management; rearfoot.

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