Therapeutic footwear for the neuropathic foot - An algorithm

Neuropathy may bring about changes in form and function of the foot, which ma) lead to ulceration and progressive deformity. These manifrstations ofte n require specially adapted loot wear. A comprehensive concept of the medic al, functional. and technical requirements For this type of footwear is sti ll lacking to date. In this article, we present an algorithm that should fa cilitate prescription and manufacture of adequate shoes. This algorithm att empts to establish a link between the requirements from a medical and funct ional point of view and the technical possibilities of orthopedic shoe tech nology.