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Therapeutic footwear for the neuropathic foot: an algorithm
R Dahmen1, R Haspels, B Koomen
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Slotervaartziekenhuis and Jan van Breemen Institute, The Netherlands. fyrda@slz.nl
Diabetes Care
|April 24, 2001
Summary
Neuropathy can alter foot shape and function, leading to deformities and ulcers. This study introduces an algorithm to guide the creation of specialized footwear, linking medical needs with orthopedic shoe technology.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Podiatry
Background:
- Neuropathy frequently causes foot deformities and ulcerations.
- Specially adapted footwear is often necessary for managing these conditions.
- A unified framework for medical, functional, and technical footwear requirements is currently absent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an algorithm for the prescription and manufacture of footwear for neuropathic feet.
- To bridge the gap between clinical requirements and orthopedic shoe manufacturing capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel algorithm integrating medical and functional needs with technical possibilities.
- Focus on linking patient requirements to the capabilities of orthopedic shoe technology.
Main Results:
- The proposed algorithm aims to standardize and improve the process of prescribing and manufacturing specialized footwear.
- Facilitates a more effective connection between medical necessity and technical solutions in orthopedic footwear.
Conclusions:
- The developed algorithm provides a structured approach to designing and producing adequate footwear for individuals with neuropathy.
- Addresses the need for a comprehensive concept by linking clinical demands with manufacturing realities in orthopedic footwear.