Computerized Foot Orthotic Technology
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Not all Foot scanners are created equal. I find it interesting that one
respondent decries OTC's and foobed scanners, and that the following
respondent sings praises of his FootMaxx system.
In my opinion these are two different things. Knowing only that it is
impossible to create a 3 dimensional orthotic device from a 2 dimensional
flat pressure mat, I doubt that any systme that uses that technology is
making anything but an OTC device that is "customized" to the patients foot
type.
I am now myself beginning to use the AMFIT scanner footbed, and find that it
does indeed capture a 3D scan to create a 3D device. I find that it meets
easliy my "technique" of non-weight bearing neutral position casting as
well, and that I can add or subtract additions to the device as I see fit
w/o having to trust the lab to understand what I want. I'm eliminating the
middle man, even though AMFIT will still mill the device for me and then
send it to me.
Now, I am a bit of a control freak w/ my devices, so I'll make other changes
to the devices as I see fit to perfect my prescription for my patient.
But, at this point, I see great hope in certain foot scanners and footbeds,
and I feel that as people learn to tweak their current plaster techniques to
match the computerized digitizers, we will all eventually move forward
towards a brighter future in podiatry.
Sincerrely;
Bruce Williams
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From: "Craig Payne" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 12:34 AM
Subject: The Pros and Cons of Computerized Foot Orthotic Technology
> This thread has been started at Podiatry Arena:
> http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=123
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