METHOD OF DIGITALLY CONSTRUCTING A PROSTHESIS

摘要

A prosthetic limb and process to digitally construct a prosthetic limb which includes first, digitally producing a modified mold of a residual limb via 3d scanners and software; constructing a test socket from the digitally modified mold and be equipped with an alignable system; accurately scanning the test socket, along with finalized alignment that has been recorded and adjusted by a certified practitioner to provide a 3-D Image of the finalized prosthetic alignment; transferring the finalized digital alignment of the test socket to the finalized digitally modified mold; once the modified model has received the transferred alignment, fabricating the type of hookup in the socket; i.e., plug fit, four hole, support drop lock, or any other type of industry standard connection or accommodation via basic 3D software; and once the desired prosthetic attachment is finalized, sending finished file to a 3-D printer to produce the definitive prosthetic device.

主权项

1. A process to digitally construct a prosthetic limb, comprising the following steps:
a) digitally producing a modified mold of a residual limb via 3d scanners and software; b) constructing a test socket from the digitally modified mold; c) equipping the test socket with an alignable system, including a pylon, along with the desired prosthetic foot; d) accurately scanning the test socket, preferably with a 3D scanner, along with finalized alignment that has been recorded and adjusted to provide a 3-D Image of the finalized prosthetic alignment; and e) transferring the finalized digital alignment of the test socket to the finalized digitally modified mold.