The Cortex exoskeletal cast provides a highly technical and trauma zone localized support system that is fully ventilated, super light, shower friendly, hygienic, recyclable and stylish.
The cortex cast utilizes the x-ray and 3d scan of a patient with a fracture and generates a 3d model in relation to the point of fracture.
Reference:
http://www.evilldesign.com/cortex
#cortex #3dprinting #scitech #medartists
Cool
ReplyDeleteI was looking at this and a couple other similar ones (eg http://www.exovite.com/en/) about six months ago for a friend who needed a breathable support that avoided pressure in specific locations, but I couldn't find anyone who was actually making them, just showing designs for what they'd be like. I'd love to know if anyone knows any more about production versions.
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeleteCool ..Must be expensive!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine this can be more effective then a plaster cast, plus you retain more of your movement. More costly at this point, but I'm sure costs will come down with time as the technology improves. Maybe a material other than nylon could be used as well. Recycled materials, graphene, carbon fibre or even something that would be biodegradable, or the material recoverable to make another cast
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ReplyDeleteI read somewhere that the biggest issue with creating these 3D printed casts is the amount of time it takes to make one. Multiple hours, right? But when you have someone with a broken arm or leg, you need that splinting/cast NOW, not in 3-4 hours, so how does one manage during the interim?
ReplyDeleteGabe Mondragon would a splint really be adequate? It's not my area of expertise, obviously, so I'm just curious. I don't even know what kinds of splints are available, as the last time that I broke a bone was 4th grade in about 1980. A few cracked ribs, a broken nose, and cracked toes since then, but you obviously can't do something like this for any of those.
ReplyDeleteManagement of broken bones really depends on many factors...like severity, type of the fracture etc. But yes, 3-4 hours is way too much time to wait for a cast. We need fast 3d printers....and a big budget ;)
ReplyDeleteCorina Marinescu My 46 year old lovely sister have neuropathy and it hurts to see that her hands and legs are pretty much useless, weak. Is very hard for her to take a shower eat, (she'll put th food on her cheek instead of her mouth )she can't control them. At one point she develop suicidal tendencies is very sad and heartbroken.!!! *Any suggestions advise or...any devise you may know that can help her out ?? Any help from you will be truly appreciate it. Thank you very much for such a wonderful and helpful post's Thank you.✌. 🔶🔷🔶
ReplyDeleteAlexis DO could she be helped to swim or float? is music helpful? perhaps she could paint if she feels happy with free style and colour? audio books? a gentle waggy dog?
ReplyDeletethey have invented things that people can use to move things with their mind?
https://emotiv.com/
https://www.ted.com/talks/tan_le_a_headset_that_reads_your_brainwaves?language=en
Question is: what caused this? Alexis DO
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your sister doctor knows how to manage her condition in order to relieve symptoms.
So nice of the things For handicapped people... 👌✌
ReplyDeleteDear Janet Reid hi. No, the doctor haven't recommended her any swimming nor music. Yes I know there is devices people can use to move things with the mind. Sadly This is only for rich people who can afford them. My sister is under Medicare and they wont helper with something like that. I'm vvery grateful to you for you Suggestions thank you. I will surely check those websites you sent me. God bless you.!!🔶🔷🔶
ReplyDeleteDear Corina Marinescu My little sister is on Medicare and they don't do much for people. I am going to visit her and I will make an appointment with her doctor and tell him to find what type of Pheriferal neuropathy is affecting her. I just read that there's different ones. Yes Dr is managing her condition but... there's no improvement and she feel miserable. Can you imagine how hard is for her to eat, walk, take a shower or clean herself after she used the bathroom. It's horrible because her hands & legs don't obey her.!! I thank you with all my heart for careing and for Replying to me. 💞 🔶🔷🔶 PS: I apologize for not replying to you immediately but my niece died in a car accident and we were dealing with the sadness and distress her passing left in our lives.† Be well.
ReplyDeleteIt might be possible to get a toilet with a bidet which could help. It could be worth asking a disability department what is possible?
ReplyDeleteDear Janet Reid thank you, got that in mind.! I want to invent something to help her with that because it's really very important for her cleanliness. You are an angel, thank you so much for taking your time to reply to me again. May God bless you and all your loved ones.✌🔶🔷🔶
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