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3D-Printed Body Braces

WASP Medical's Printed Corsets Support Patients with Scoliosis

— June 18, 2016 — Tech
Body braces have been used for years as a non-surgical treatment for preventing further spinal curvature in scoliosis patients.

Since scoliosis is a condition that's constantly changing, a one-off body brace does not always accommodate the needs of a patient. In order to work around this, WASP Medical is developing 3D-printed corsets that can quickly be created and produced. At the same time a 3D scan of a patient's torso is captured, the technology involved is also able to pick up on curves in the spine and correct them in the digital model. These custom printed body braces offer a cost-effective, efficient and recyclable solution to models of the past.

As with other 3D printing innovations, this system has the ability to reduce minor discomforts and potentially prevent patients from having to get surgery in extreme cases.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Body Braces - The development of 3D-printed corsets that can be quickly produced and accommodate the changing needs of scoliosis patients offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of orthopedics.
2. Digital Spine Correction - The technology involved in 3D-printed body braces allows for the detection and correction of curves in the spine in the digital model, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of spinal care.
3. Cost-effective and Recyclable Solutions - The use of 3D printing to create custom body braces offers a cost-effective and recyclable solution compared to traditional models, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity in the medical equipment industry.
Industry Implications
1. Orthopedics - The development of 3D-printed body braces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the orthopedics industry by providing customizable and efficient solutions for scoliosis patients.
2. Spinal Care - The digital detection and correction capabilities of 3D-printed body braces offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of spinal care by providing more precise and tailored treatments for scoliosis patients.
3. Medical Equipment - The use of 3D printing to create cost-effective and recyclable body braces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the medical equipment industry, offering a more sustainable and efficient solution for scoliosis patients.
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