Differences in Foot Features Between Children and Older Adults Assessed using a Three-Dimensional Foot Scanning System: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Deformities of the foot result in loss walking function. The skeletal structure develops during childhood, and quantitative assessment is warranted. In healthy children, length navicular height have been studied individually; however, has not sufficiently its entirety, growth curve clarified. particular, heel an important site influencing biomechanics. this study, we developed a three-dimensional (3D) scanner digital footprint device to examine characteristics both children adults. This study aimed compare developing with those Overall, 154 (aged 8–10 years) 403 adults 40–89 were included study. 3D used for measurements. Foot length, forefoot width, height, width evaluated. ratio each indicator was evaluate child's foot. measurement indices significantly larger than indicating that increase as grow, irrespective sex. results measurements ratios showed large individual differences between some indices. However, there no difference contrast, flattening greater Increases found vary greatly among individuals different characteristics. While increased adults, did differ aged years Children appear show geometries proportions from which would implications ergonomics children's footwear.