orthopedics
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Scoliosis is often treated by having the patient wear a corset-like spinal brace. Typically, in order to make these braces, a plaster mold of the wearer's torso must first be obtained. As with so many other things, however, 3D printing tech may now offer a better alternative.
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Researchers from Poland's Wroclaw University of Technology have used 3D printing to create a hand-worn orthosis built specifically for one particular patient.
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A New York-based company wants to print the insoles in your shoes to reduce foot pain and improve posture. Sols Systems has raised US$1.75 million of seed financing from Lux Capita to bring its custom orthotics to market.
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Jake Evill's Cortex concept modernizes the ancient concept of a splint by using 3D printing technology to create a fully-ventilated exoskeletal cast to help heal broken bones.