《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (4): 416-422.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.04.007

Previous Articles     Next Articles

3D printed orthopedic insoles for flatfoot: a systematic review

HUANG Chenglan1, HOU Yutong1, YANG Yunxiao1, ZENG Hong2a, ZHANG Ziyan3, ZHAO Wenkuan4, WANG Zanbo5, SHAN Chunlei6, DAI Kerong2b, CAI Bin2a, WANG Jinwu2b()   

  1. 1. School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
    2. a. Department of Rehabilitation, b. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
    3. School of Sports and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
    4. School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
    5. Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, China
    6. School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
  • Received:2022-08-20 Revised:2023-03-21 Published:2023-04-25 Online:2023-05-19
  • Contact: WANG Jinwu, E-mail: wangjw-team@shsmu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    National Key R & D Program of China(2018YFC2001300);Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Project(18441903700);Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Project(19XD1434200);Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Project(19441908700);Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Project(19441917500);Clinical Research Project of Multi-Disciplinary Team, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine(201914)

Abstract:

Objective To review the classification of orthopedic insoles, common techniques of 3D printing orthopedic insoles, common materials and their application for flatfoot.
Methods Literatures were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI and Wanfang Data from 2012 to 2022, and the relevant contents were summarized.
Results A total of ten studies were finally included, from 5 countries, involving 290 participants, which published from 2019 to 2022. Orthotic insoles were classified as prefabricated, semi-custom, and custom, while custom ones were classified as traditional custom and 3D printed custom. 3D printed orthotic insoles were often made with selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling (FDM) and PolyJet printing technologies, and commonly used materials included ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polylactic acid, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyamide, and polypropylene. For flatfoot, 3D printed orthotic insoles could improve plantar pressure, relieve foot pain and the combined use of insole posting could control rearfoot valgus.
Conclusion 3D printed custom insoles can be made more efficiently and accurately than traditional custom insoles. The printing technologies and materials often chosen for 3D printed orthotic insoles are mainly FDM and EVA. 3D printed orthotic insoles is effective on plantar pressure, comfort and foot movement function of flatfoot.

Key words: arch, flatfoot, 3D printing, personalization, orthopedic insole, systematic review

CLC Number: