Application scenarios of 3D printing in rehabilitation therapy
Updated on:2023-08-10  【Print this page】  【Close

From limb correction to functional assistance, 3D printing technology has widely penetrated the core field of rehabilitation therapy, forming a multi scenario and specialized application system.


Orthopedic braces: precise correction and scientific fixation
Scoliosis correction brace: Combining CT scan and X-ray data, it adopts a lightweight and breathable design to improve the comfort of wearing while ensuring the correction effect, helping adolescent patients with daily rehabilitation.
Ankle rehabilitation brace: For arthritis, fracture injuries, or foot internal and external flip deformities, precise force application is used to achieve fixation and correction, while dispersing plantar pressure and enhancing stability.
Infant skull correction helmet: customized for infants aged 3-18 months with slanted or flat heads. It captures the head structure through 3D scanning, prints orthodontic devices that fit the head, and gently guides the head shape to return to normal.


Functional aids: improve life and assist in rehabilitation
Personalized orthopedic insole: through plantar pressure test and gait analysis, it is customized for flat feet, high arched feet, diabetes patients, etc., to adjust the strength and structural density of arch support, improve the abnormal force line of lower limbs, and alleviate walking discomfort.
Upper limb rehabilitation braces: such as the customizable finger brace developed by Carnegie Mellon University, which can achieve flexible switching between hardness and flexibility, balancing protection and training needs, and is suitable for functional recovery after finger injury.


Rehabilitation for special populations: targeted solutions
Child rehabilitation: Considering the characteristics of children's growth and development, customized and adjustable orthopedic equipment is designed to meet the needs of rapidly growing limbs, reducing the cost and inconvenience of frequent equipment replacement.
Adult specific disease rehabilitation: customized limb support aids for patients with cerebral palsy and post-stroke sequelae to help restore motor function; Decompression insoles are designed for patients with diabetes feet to reduce the risk of foot ulcers.

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