Design, mechanical evaluation, and wear trial of 3D printed insole for plantar off-loading in older adults with diabetes

The capability of 3D printing on making insoles with 3D geometries that fit the human plantar surface was confirmed. The proposed 3D printed insole reliably alleviates peak plantar pressure based on laboratory findings and future long-term follow-up studies are necessary to confirm these benefits in daily life activities. The output of the study could also extend to the development of customized insole orthosis to prevent the development of diabetic foot ulcers.