Feasibility of Designing, Manufacturing and Delivering 3D Printed Ankle-Foot Orthoses: An Updated Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to manage lower limb impairments, especially foot drop in neurological disorders. With the evolution of 3D technology, digital acquisition using 3D scanning and modelling using computer aided design software is becoming more commonplace to produce AFOs. Our previous systematic review in 2019 identified an emerging field of 3D printed AFOs and we highlighted biomechanical effects, mechanical properties and self-reported outcomes such as comfort. To cover the rapidly growing literature on the effects of 3D printed AFOs in clinical populations, the aim of this systematic review was to update an earlier review from 2019 to determine the feasibility and effect of 3D printed AFOs on biomechanical and satisfaction outcomes.

SUBMITTER: Wang JZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12687059 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature