In this exclusive case study, Ruban Neminathan and Ian Sadler walk us through the complete management of a plantar fasciitis patient using the Arkad podiatry solution. From initial assessment to the delivery of 3D-printed custom insoles, this real clinical example highlights how a connected digital ecosystem can transform both practitioner workflow and patient outcomes.
Through this case, you’ll discover how Arkad Scan, Arkad Soft and Arkad Printer work together seamlessly and why integration is key when precision and efficiency matter most.
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Understanding the clinical challenge
Plantar fasciitis refers to heel pain, but it can hide a variety of underlying issues. Patients typically experience morning heel pain that eases with movement, sometimes returning later in the day.
The condition may be inflammatory (acute) or degenerative (chronic) and imaging often reveals thickening or fraying of the plantar fascia. Understanding the true cause is key but as this case study shows, doing so efficiently requires a complex clinical exam.
The Arkad solution in action
This case study demonstrates how Arkad Scan, Arkad Soft and Arkad Printer work together in a fully integrated workflow.
Starting with a 3D scan with Arkad Scan, clinicians use Arkad Soft to digitally design the insole, making targeted adjustments for plantar fasciitis, including:
– Posting the entire medial shell to accommodate the tibial angle
– Adding a deep heel cup to stabilize the calcaneus
– Adjusting peak arch height under the Sustentaculum Tali
– Placing a soft patch under the medial calcaneal tubercle
– Maintaining a generally firm structure to suit different ground reaction environments
And much more…
Once the design is complete, Arkad Printer produces the custom 3D insole in-house, ensuring the prescription is accurately translated into a patient-ready device. This fully digital workflow eliminates delays and ensures consistent quality from assessment to delivery.
This case study offers a clear example of how plantar fasciitis can be managed with a seamless digital workflow.
For a full look at the assessment, prescription and digital process, watch the complete video.
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