The Bend is Engineered from Polymer for a Pliable Wearable Design
References: behance.net & yankodesign
Lim Loren has put together a series of revolutionary finger splints called the Bend in partnership with the Division of Industrial Design that allows consumers to wear a much more flexible and pliable cast while their bones heal. The cast is engineered from polymer to provide a breathable, durable as well as flexible design that helps injuries heal faster.
When bones break or muscles are injured, casts and sprains are often a necessity in keeping the injury in place while it heals. The Bend offers a much more breathable and fluid cast that is made using polymer. The cast looks like a spring that encases the finger using a piece of thread to keep the finger in place. The flexible design allows the ligament to still move, while it heals.
When bones break or muscles are injured, casts and sprains are often a necessity in keeping the injury in place while it heals. The Bend offers a much more breathable and fluid cast that is made using polymer. The cast looks like a spring that encases the finger using a piece of thread to keep the finger in place. The flexible design allows the ligament to still move, while it heals.
Trend Themes
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Breathable Casts — The development of polymer-based casts that offer breathability and flexibility is disrupting the traditional plaster casts market.
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Pliable Wearable Design — The innovative use of polymer in creating pliable finger splints is opening up opportunities for wearable medical devices with improved comfort and functionality.
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Accelerated Healing — The Bend's flexible and breathable design is contributing to faster healing times for bone fractures and muscle injuries.
Industry Implications
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Medical Technology — The medical technology industry can explore the use of polymer materials to develop more flexible and breathable casts for various orthopedic applications.
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Wearable Technology — The wearable technology industry could leverage the concept of pliable designs to create more comfortable and user-friendly medical devices.
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Rehabilitation Services — Providers of rehabilitation services can enhance patient outcomes by incorporating the use of flexible finger splints and casts into their treatment plans.
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