Digital transformation and 3D printing of transtibial load-bearing prosthesis in India: recent advances, challenges and future perspectives
- 1 November 2019
- journal article
- Published by Future Medicine Ltd in Journal of 3D Printing in Medicine
- Vol. 3 (4), 185-193
- https://doi.org/10.2217/3dp-2019-0013
Abstract
The field of rehabilitation and assistive technology has witnessed various approaches and changes in the course of its evolution. Traditional materials like wood or heavy metals have been replaced by resins and plastics. The need to deliver assistive devices has quickly resulted in the creation of new technologies like 3D printing and digital transformation, internet of things IoT. This article addresses the development of applying digital transformation and 3D printing techniques to produce socket designs for weight bearing transtibial prosthetic system. It also focus on efficacy of the load-bearing transtibial sockets, design philosophies involved, materials used and the forthcoming challenges. This initiative involves experienced clinical prosthetists, product designers, digital modelers and additive manufacturing engineers working toward this application.Keywords
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