Publications by authors named "Muhannad Farhan"
Article Synopsis
- Traditional plaster casting for ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) fabrication is effective but slow; 3D scanning is emerging as a faster alternative.
- A study compared the accuracy and speed of two 3D scanners: the high-cost Artec Eva and low-cost Structure Sensor II (SSII) using different scanning protocols on pediatric patients needing AFOs.
- Results showed both scanners provided accurate measurements (with SSII performing better) and were quicker than plaster casting, with the SSII 2-person method being the fastest at around 26 seconds.
Objective: To investigate the short-term effects of 3D-printed and prefabricated foot orthoses on the management of flat feet.
Design: In this single-blinded study, 63 patients with flat feet were enrolled via convenience sampling. They were randomly assigned to the control and experimental groups, receiving prefabricated and customized 3D-printed foot orthoses, respectively.
Background: 3D scanning of the foot and ankle is gaining popularity as an alternative method to traditional plaster casting to fabricate ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). However, comparisons between different types of 3D scanners are limited.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and speed of seven 3D scanners to capture foot, ankle, and lower leg morphology to fabricate AFOs.
Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are devices prescribed to improve mobility in people with neuromuscular disorders. Traditionally, AFOs are manually fabricated by an orthotist based on a plaster impression of the lower leg which is modified to correct for impairments. This study aimed to digitally analyse this manual modification process, an important first step in understanding the craftsmanship of AFO fabrication to inform the digital workflows (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In the production of ankle-foot orthoses and in-shoe foot orthoses, lower leg morphology is traditionally captured using a plaster cast or foam impression box. Plaster-based processes are a time-consuming and labour-intensive fabrication method. 3D scanning is a promising alternative, however how these new technologies compare with traditional methods is unclear.
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