Health Condition 1: Q665- Congenital pes planus Health Condition 2: M214- Flat foot [pes planus] (acquired)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Patient-specific 3D-printed supramalleolar orthosis: Patient-specific supramalleolar orthosis fabricated using three-dimensional printing technology based on individual foot morphology
Sponsors
Dr M Srushikesh
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Weight bearing children and adolescents aged two to eighteen years. Diagnosed cases of flexible flatfoot or high arched foot. Children with hypotonia associated with global foot deviations. Presence of triplanar foot instability during weight bearing. Difficulty in standing independently. Presence of mid toe walking pattern. Children with developmental delay affecting gait and balance. Poor coordination or balance during ambulation. Participants whose parents or legal guardians are willing to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with advanced age or poor general medical condition. Presence of knee flexion contractures. Triceps surae muscle weakness. High muscle tone or spasticity. Severe toe walking pattern. Presence of tight heel cords. Tight peroneal muscles. Fixed foot or ankle deformities requiring surgical correction.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in global foot alignment and deviation as measured by validated clinical assessment tools.Timepoint: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in ankle and foot stability during gaitTimepoint: Baseline and after twelve weeks of intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sankaralingam
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS)
Outcome results
None listed