A well-fitting orthosis or prosthesis starts with proper measurement. With an exact scan of the body. 3D scanners for orthopaedics capture that data accurately. In minutes and without awkward plaster casts. Shapemakers supplies scanners specifically suited for orthopaedic applications, so you can get started right away with a reliable basis.
A 3D scanner for orthopaedics records the exact shape of a stump, trunk, arm or leg. The output is a digital 3D model that you then load into your CAD software and use as the basis for an orthosis, prosthesis or orthopaedic mould.
The big difference with a plaster cast: the scan is a file. You can therefore easily save it, send it, compare it with a previous measurement or use it again and adjust it if necessary. With a plaster cast, you can't do that.
Plaster casts are time-consuming and stressful for the patient. Curing takes a long time, removing the plaster is uncomfortable and the result depends on how the impression was taken. Then the plaster cast also needs to be built up and corrected.
A 3D scan takes only a few minutes. The patient stands or sits comfortably, the scanner operates with minimal physical contact, and the result is immediately available. No waiting time, no plaster in the workplace, no discomfort. But consistently a high-quality orthosis or prosthesis.
Each scan is saved as a digital file. During follow-up treatment, you open the previous measurement and compare it with the new scan. Changes in volume, position or shape thus become instantly visible. Something that is simply not possible with plaster.
That data is valuable for treatment as well as for the conversation with the patient. After all, you can show not only what it looks like now, but also what has changed. What the effect of the treatment is. That increases patient satisfaction and therapy compliance.
Adding an orthopaedic 3D scanner to your practice is not a lot of work. Our scanners are user-friendly and connect to common CAD/CAM software for orthopaedics. So there is little need to change your existing workflow.
Moreover, we guide you through implementation. From the technical link with your software to the first scans in the practice and orthopaedic production. So you are quickly operational again and simply work in a digital workflow that suits you.
For orthopaedic practices, 3D scanners provide many benefits:
The process is simple. You do a 3D scan of the body part, the software converts the measurement to a usable 3D model, and you start working on a design. The contours, volume and position from the scan form the basis. Above that, you make corrections and build the tool.
The chain is short and direct. The geometry of the body goes into the model and the model goes into production. You deliver the CAD file with the processed corrections to Shapemakers and we mill or 3D print the final product with the highest precision. As a result, it is immediately ready for use or further finishing in the workshop.
Which scanner fits best depends on the applications, your software and the way you work. Shapemakers is happy to help you make the right choice. We tune to your situation and guide you through the implementation, so you can start using your ideal 3D scanner for orthopaedics quickly and without hassle.
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