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  • 3D printed auxetic heel pads for patients with diabetic mellitus

    3D printed auxetic heel pads for patients with diabetic mellitus

    More than 422 million people worldwide suffered from diabetes mellitus (DM) in 2021. Diabetic foot is one the most critical complications resultant of DM. Foot ulceration and infection are frequently arisen, which are associated with changes in the mechanical properties of the plantar soft tissues, peripheral arterial disease, and sensory neuropathy.