3D printed cast
How 3D-Printed Orthoses Improve Recovery and Mobility
When an injury strikes, the road to recovery often means giving up daily activities and independence. Traditional plaster casts, while effective for immobilization, create barriers to normal life and delay healing. Our innovative 3D printed orthoses are changing this narrative, allowing patients to maintain their lifestyle while healing faster than ever before.
Therapy From Day One Means Independence Sooner
The strategic therapy windows in our 3D printed casts allow for immediate treatment of both the fracture and surrounding muscles:
- Ultrasound therapy can begin immediately, stimulating blood flow and accelerating bone healing
- Targeted laser treatments reduce inflammation from the earliest stages of recovery
- Electromagnetic therapy helps promote cellular repair while the limb remains immobilized
- Muscle stimulation prevents the debilitating atrophy that typically necessitates weeks of rehabilitation
By enabling these treatments from the first day, patients not only heal faster but avoid the significant muscle weakness that typically follows cast removal. This means a quicker return to full independence after the cast comes off.
Maintaining Daily Independence
The moment a traditional cast is applied, simple activities become challenging obstacles:
Showering becomes a complicated ritual involving plastic bags, tape, and the constant fear of getting the cast wet. Our 3D printed casts feature water-resistant materials and ventilated designs that allow patients to shower normally without compromising their treatment.
Driving becomes impossible for many patients with traditional upper limb casts. Our precisely engineered orthoses provide stability while maintaining the necessary wrist and finger mobility for safe driving when medically appropriate.
Working at a computer – essential for many professions – is severely limited by bulky plaster casts. Our slim-profile designs accommodate keyboard and mouse use while keeping the injury properly stabilized.
Comfort Equals Compliance
Medical professionals understand a fundamental truth: uncomfortable treatments lead to poor patient compliance. Our orthoses are:
Custom-fitted to each patient’s unique anatomy
Lightweight compared to traditional options
Ventilated
to prevent skin irritation and odor
Adjustable as swelling decreases throughout recovery
Patients who are comfortable are more likely to follow treatment protocols precisely, leading to better outcomes and fewer complications.
Join the Future of Orthopedic Care!
Whether you’re a patient seeking the most advanced care options or a medical professional looking to offer cutting-edge treatment, our 3D printed orthoses represent the new standard in fracture management.
The journey from injury to independence doesn’t have to be longer than necessary. With therapy from day one and the ability to maintain daily activities, recovery becomes less about what patients can’t do and more about healing while living life on their terms.
