Cast21's latticed design is more convenient for both patients and medical professionals, making the process of setting a broken bone easier.
While traditional fiberglass casts are perfectly capable when it comes to actually setting a broken bone during the healing process, that enclosed design comes with several drawbacks. For instance, fiberglass casts don't give patients access to their limb while the cast is on (meaning itchiness is a constant problem,) they can't get wet (making bathing a battle,) and patients need to return to the hospital to remove them.
Cast21 solves all these problems thanks to its ingenious design. The cast is just as firm and strong as an enclosed fiberglass cast, but it is made from a silicone and polyurethane combination such that it is shaped like an open lattice. This allows patients access to their skin, full showering abilities, and it can even be removed at home with shears.
Exposed Lattice Casts
Cast21 is as Strong as Normal Fiberglass Casts Yet With a Unique Design
Trend Themes
1. Lattice Casts - The development of lattice casts is a disruptive innovation for the orthopedic industry, providing a more patient-friendly and convenient alternative to traditional casts.
2. Silicone-based Medical Devices - The use of silicone-based materials in medical devices presents a disruptive innovation for the medical device industry, with potential for more comfortable and flexible products.
3. Home Care Medical Devices - The trend towards home care medical devices is drastically altering the traditional healthcare experience, providing patients with greater independence and control over their own healing process.
Industry Implications
1. Orthopedic Industry - The orthopedic industry can leverage lattice casts to improve patient outcomes and experiences, while differentiating themselves from competitors.
2. Medical Device Industry - The use of silicone-based materials in medical devices opens up opportunities for more innovative and patient-friendly products, giving companies a competitive edge in the market.
3. Healthcare Industry - The trend towards home care medical devices is creating new opportunities for healthcare providers to offer personalized and convenient care, while also potentially reducing costs associated with hospital stays.