3D Printing of Individual Running Insoles – A Case Study
Maria Danko, Jan Sekac, Eva Dzivakova, Jozef Zivcak, Radovan Hudak Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovak RepublicCorrespondence: Maria Danko, Technical University of Kosice, Letna 9, Kosice, 040 01, Slovak Republic, Tel +421 55 602 2382,...
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| description | Maria Danko, Jan Sekac, Eva Dzivakova, Jozef Zivcak, Radovan Hudak Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovak RepublicCorrespondence: Maria Danko, Technical University of Kosice, Letna 9, Kosice, 040 01, Slovak Republic, Tel +421 55 602 2382, Email maria.danko@tuke.skPurpose: The study’s starting point is to find a low-cost and best-fit solution for comfortable movement for a recreational runner with knee pain using an orthopedic device. It is a case study. The research aims to apply digitization, CAD/CAM tools, and 3D printing to create an individual 3D running insole. The objective is to incorporate flexible shape optimization would provide comfort reductions in foot plantar pressures in one subject with knee pain while running. The test hypothesis was if it is possible to make it from one material. For this purpose, we created a new digital workflow based on the Decision Tree method and analyzed pain and comfort scores during user testing of prototypes.Patient and Methods: The input data were obtained during a professional examination by a specialist doctor in the orthopedic outpatient clinic in the motion laboratory (DIERS 4D Motion Lab, Germany) with the output of data on the proband’s complex movement stereotype. Surface and volumetric data were obtained in the biomedical laboratory with the 3D scanner. We modified the digital 3D foot models in 3D mesh software, developed the design in SW Gensole (Gyrobot, UK), and finally incorporated the internal structure and the surface layer of the insole data of the knowledge from the medical examination, comfort analyses, and scientific studies findings.Results: Four complete 3D-printed prototypes (n=4) with differences in density and correction elements were designed. All of them were fabricated on a 3D printer (Prusa i3 MK3S, Czech Republic) with flexible TPU material suitable for skin contact. The Participant tested each of them five times in the field during a workout and final insoles three months on the routine training.Conclusion: A novel workflow was created for designing, producing, and testing full 3D-printed insoles. The product is fit for immediate use.Keywords: insole, orthotic, digitization, 3D printing, algorithm, foot |
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| spelling | doaj.art-74ebb5c26a764f089d378643172a3e432023-05-30T19:13:35ZengDove Medical PressOrthopedic Research and Reviews1179-14622023-05-01Volume 15105118840263D Printing of Individual Running Insoles – A Case StudyDanko MSekac JDzivakova EZivcak JHudak RMaria Danko, Jan Sekac, Eva Dzivakova, Jozef Zivcak, Radovan Hudak Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovak RepublicCorrespondence: Maria Danko, Technical University of Kosice, Letna 9, Kosice, 040 01, Slovak Republic, Tel +421 55 602 2382, Email maria.danko@tuke.skPurpose: The study’s starting point is to find a low-cost and best-fit solution for comfortable movement for a recreational runner with knee pain using an orthopedic device. It is a case study. The research aims to apply digitization, CAD/CAM tools, and 3D printing to create an individual 3D running insole. The objective is to incorporate flexible shape optimization would provide comfort reductions in foot plantar pressures in one subject with knee pain while running. The test hypothesis was if it is possible to make it from one material. For this purpose, we created a new digital workflow based on the Decision Tree method and analyzed pain and comfort scores during user testing of prototypes.Patient and Methods: The input data were obtained during a professional examination by a specialist doctor in the orthopedic outpatient clinic in the motion laboratory (DIERS 4D Motion Lab, Germany) with the output of data on the proband’s complex movement stereotype. Surface and volumetric data were obtained in the biomedical laboratory with the 3D scanner. We modified the digital 3D foot models in 3D mesh software, developed the design in SW Gensole (Gyrobot, UK), and finally incorporated the internal structure and the surface layer of the insole data of the knowledge from the medical examination, comfort analyses, and scientific studies findings.Results: Four complete 3D-printed prototypes (n=4) with differences in density and correction elements were designed. All of them were fabricated on a 3D printer (Prusa i3 MK3S, Czech Republic) with flexible TPU material suitable for skin contact. The Participant tested each of them five times in the field during a workout and final insoles three months on the routine training.Conclusion: A novel workflow was created for designing, producing, and testing full 3D-printed insoles. The product is fit for immediate use.Keywords: insole, orthotic, digitization, 3D printing, algorithm, foothttps://www.dovepress.com/3d-printing-of-individual-running-insoles--a-case-study-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-ORRinsoleorthoticdigitization3d printingalgorithmfoot |
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