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through 3D printing techniques, taking advantage of
the characteristics of different materials available in
the market. Further, devices that can improve the foot
drop and amputee problems using free software and
hardware are suitable for developing countries.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We thank the two patients who voluntarily collabo-
rated with this study.
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