ActivArmor - alternative medical plaster printed the 3D-printer
News Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Despite the effectiveness of treatment of fractures using plaster, this ponderous design gives a lot of inconvenience. Company ActivArmor presented a credible alternative - the hard and practical individual retainer, printed the 3D-printer.
Traditional gypsum imposes a number of limitations patient. Heavy cast can not soak in water, can not be removed, it often causes an allergic reaction, because it is totally restrict the access of oxygen to the skin. California startup ActivArmor decided to make a revolution by launching a service to combat fractures.
Refer the patient to a clinic offering to perform 3D-scanning of the damaged limb. The resulting digital model sent to ActivArmor unit. its designers design process and the final prototype rigid frame, and then proceeds to manufacture.
For skeleton customized ActivArmor uses both 3D-printing technology, and industrial milling methods. The finished product is sent back to the clinic, and the whole procedure from the moment of 3D-scan to the finished frame takes 3-4 days. The patient still uses the temporary protective retainer.
ActivArmor proposed alternative to plaster practically devoid of drawbacks. During the entire period of wearing the doctor can control the process of fusion of the bones due to the presence latches frame can be easily removed. Finally, it is much easier to plaster, not afraid of water and does not cause pressure sores.