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Shoe inserts for small deformed feet

R G Platts, S Knight, I Jakins

    Prosthetics and Orthotics International
    |August 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    A new flexible foam insert customizes standard shoes for deformed feet. This innovative technique offers a durable, economical solution for patients needing specialized footwear adaptations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Materials Science
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Standard footwear often fails to accommodate deformed feet adequately.
    • Existing solutions for custom shoe adaptations can be complex and costly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a novel method for rapidly customizing standard footwear for individuals with foot deformities.
    • To assess the efficacy and practicality of using a flexible, self-generating polyurethane foam for shoe inserts.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a flexible, self-generating polyurethane foam material.
    • Foam was applied inside standard shoes, conforming to both the shoe's internal shape and the patient's foot or a positive cast.
    • The technique was applied to 75 patients.

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    Main Results:

    • The polyurethane foam insert successfully adapted standard shoes to the unique shapes of deformed feet.
    • The method proved effective in a cohort of 75 patients.
    • The resulting custom inserts demonstrated durability and cost-effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Flexible self-generating polyurethane foam offers a viable and efficient solution for customizing footwear for deformed feet.
    • This technique provides a practical, economical, and durable option for improving patient footwear satisfaction and comfort.