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Case Report
Biomimetic shoes use in a child with epidermolysis bullosa: Case report
1 Anamê Science and Technology in Child Health Products, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
2 Physical Therapy Departament, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
3 SOS-EB Kids, New York, USA
4 Pediatry Department, Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Blumenau, Brazil
5 Physical Therapy Course, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
6 Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Liria A Okai-Nobrega
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Article ID: 101354Z01LO2022
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Okai-Nobrega LA, Tossato PS, Rezende ACRE, Magno JA, Paz CCSC, Lage APP, Camargos ACR. Biomimetic shoes use in a child with epidermolysis bullosa: Case report. Int J Case Rep Images 2022;13(2):171–175.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare disease with skin fragility that develops blisters with a minimum trauma. Feet blisters are a challenge to develop walking milestone. Shoes are the primary interface between the body and the ground, protecting feet and affecting how ground reaction forces are applied to the foot and transferred to the entire body. The effect of shoes on children’s gait is poorly understood, especially in children with EB. The selection of appropriate footwear may help reduce blisters and improve foot function in EB.
Case Report: This case report investigated the use of Biomimetic Shoe over EB’s child gait. We tested a commercially available shoe for toddlers that used sand as a model to develop its midsole. As a nature-inspired design, this shoe claims to respect the morphology of the toddler’s feet and provide better conditions for foot development.
Conclusion: Offering walking experiences similar to barefoot conditions improved the child walking pattern, empowering the child to stay mobile and allowing the foot to function as it would naturally.
Keywords: Case report, Child, Epidermolysis bullosa, Shoes
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Author Contributions
Liria A Okai-Nobrega - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Patricia S Tossato - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Ana Carolina RE Rezende - Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Jeanine A Magno - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Clarissa CS Couto Paz - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Ana Paula P Lage - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Ana Cristina R Camargos - Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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