ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES IN THE DIGITAL AGE Continue from previous page. and readily available. At Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics, we’ve adapted the Structure Sensor Pro to provide our patients with top-notch custom prosthetic and orthotic devices. The Benefits of Scanning Technology
The Structure Sensor Pro is a 3-D scanning technology that allows us to get a digital image of a patient’s anatomy, providing far more detailed and accurate information than we could get from a cast. You also won’t have to worry about the hassle and expense of casting! The process is simple. The Structure Second Pro connects to an iPad, which we then use to create a detailed model of your limb. From there, we can upload your data, design your device, and digitally send any necessary information to the fabrication center where your device will be manufactured. There are several benefits to this new technology. Scanning takes much less time than casting, and we also don’t have to physically ship the cast to the fabrication center, shaving even more time off your device’s production calendar. That means you’ll get your device even sooner! Digital delivery also helps us reduce our environmental footprint, as does the fact that we’re using fewer materials to produce your device. The scanner allows us to use significantly less plaster and other casting materials during production, making digitization a much more environmentally friendly option. The digital models the Structure Sensor Pro creates are also more accurate, ensuring a better, more comfortable fit. Finally, the data from the scan can make it easier to convince health insurance carriers to replace or adjust devices when necessary because the scan simply provides more information for us to make our case. Utilizing Scanning Technology At Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics Our team of dedicated certified prosthetists/orthotists is excited to use this new technology to provide the best possible service to our patients. We’re currently making the following orthotic devices with our Structure Sensor: • Foot/ankle orthotics, including CROW boots • Back braces • Knee braces And for our prosthetic devices, we’re using the Structure Sensor Pro to create custom-made gel liners plus outer covers for our prosthetic legs. Request An Appointment To Try Out This New Technology! At Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics, we understand how challenging living with an orthosis or prosthesis can be. We aim to make things easier by adopting this new 3D scanning technology to speed up production time and improve the accuracy of our design. If you’re ready to learn more about the benefits of scanning technology, call us to schedule an appointment today!
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