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A randomised controlled trial of laser scanning and casting for the construction of ankle–foot orthoses

Roberts, Andrew; Wales, Johanna; Smith, Heather; Sampson, Christopher James; Jones, Peter; James, Marilyn

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Authors

Andrew Roberts

Johanna Wales

Heather Smith

Christopher James Sampson

Peter Jones

MARILYN JAMES MARILYN.JAMES@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Health Economics



Abstract

Study Design: Randomised controlled trial with blinding of orthotists and patients to the construction technique used. Background: Three-dimensional laser scanning has been used for patient measurement for cranial helmets and spinal braces. Ankle foot orthoses are commonly prescribed for children with orthopaedic conditions. This trial sought to compare ankle foot orthoses produced by laser scanning or traditional plaster casting. Objectives: Assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of using laser scanning to produce AFOs. Methods: A randomised double blind trial comparing fabrication of AFOs from casts or laser scans. Results: The time spent in the rectification and moulding of scanned AFOs was around 50% less than for cast AFOs. A non-significant increase of 9 days was seen in the time to delivery to the patient for LSCAD/CAM. There was a higher incidence of problems with the scan-based AFOs at delivery of the device, but no difference in how long the AFOs lasted. Costs associated with laser scanning were not significantly different from traditional methods of AFO manufacture. Conclusions: Compared with conventional casting techniques laser scan based AFO manufacture neither significantly improved the quality of the final product nor delivered a useful saving in time.

Citation

Roberts, A., Wales, J., Smith, H., Sampson, C. J., Jones, P., & James, M. (2016). A randomised controlled trial of laser scanning and casting for the construction of ankle–foot orthoses. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(2), 253-261. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614550263

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Aug 12, 2014
Online Publication Date Oct 21, 2014
Publication Date 2016-04
Deposit Date Jan 19, 2015
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Prosthetics and Orthotics International
Print ISSN 0309-3646
Electronic ISSN 1746-1553
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 40
Issue 2
Pages 253-261
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614550263
Keywords Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing, fabrication techniques, lower limb orthotics
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/737850
Publisher URL https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0309364614550263

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