AÑO
2015
CATEGORÍA
Cuerpo
OBJETIVOS
Salud y bienestar
PAL. CLAVE
Casts, 3d printing, 3d scanning
PAÍS
United States of America
CRÉDITOS
Scott Summit
LINK
http://www.3dsystems.com/au/personalized-3d-printed-scoliosis-brace-bespoke-braces-highres
3D Printed Post-Operative Cast
Making 3d printed customised casts for patients allowing better comfort and post-traumatic healing.
Fixating the body after surgery or trauma is currently an
inexact science, and often leads to problems of its own.
The cast itself restricts skin breathing, temperature
change, and visual access to the wound site. As a result,
the medical care suffers from the product’s design
We can 3D scan the body before surgery, and design a cast
that can be 3D printed to meet exact needs of the postsurgical
stabilization. The cast is mostly open, allowing hot
and cold compresses to be applied to the surgical site,
thereby reducing swelling and improving bloodflow. The
site can be visually inspected at any time, allowing for close
monitoring of the healing process. And the skin breathes
throughout the recovery, improving comfort and quality of
life for the patient. The patient may bathe as they choose,
since the cast is not impacted by water. Overall, the
recovery process is not only more effective, but more
comfortable.