Feasibility of Designing, Manufacturing and Delivering 3D Printed Ankle‐Foot Orthoses: An Updated Systematic Review

The use of additive manufacturing in AFO fabrication has rapidly increased in the past few years. The novel designed 3D printed AFOs might have potential benefits over traditional designs in terms of biomechanical outcomes. 3D printed AFOs have been further proven to be comparable to traditional ones. Further research is encouraged to conduct with more specific condition characteristics such as cerebral palsy within a specific GMFCS level, longitudinal clinical trials and testing in a home or natural environment. Establishing a standard for AFO evaluation and reporting is also recommended.