Abstract
The use of photogrammetry provides an inexpensive, alternative method that can simplify the processes traditionally carried out in the orthotics workshop. The objectives of this study are to develop a method based on photogrammetry to obtain 3D-printed positive foot casts for fabricating thermoconformed orthoses from a negative cast in phenolic foam. Using a basic Smartphone, a photo capture protocol for feet, free software and a 3D printer, we tested the suitability of the positive cast obtained to fabricate custom foot orthoses using thermoconformed 3 mm polypropylene in the orthotics laboratory. The results show that digitally fabricated casts provide a very close replicate of the positive casts obtained traditionally through plaster casting (maximum dimension discrepancy between casts of 2 mm in length and 0.4 mm in forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot measurements). They are also suitable for the process of fabricating 2- and 3-mm polypropylene thermoconformed plantar orthoses. Photogrammetry can be used as a new method to obtain a positive 3D foot cast suitable for fabricating custom orthoses, in a valid, safe, cleaner and more lasting procedure that removes the process of plaster casting.
Funder
European Regional Development Fund
Subject
Process Chemistry and Technology,Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous),Bioengineering
Cited by
2 articles.
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