3D Printed Cast Heals Nearly Twice As Fast
A new cast cooked up by Deniz Karasahin of Turkey could heal broken bones 40 to 80 percent faster reports Techcrunch.com
The cast uses ultra-sonic vibrations, a proven therapy but not widespread since the vibrations couldn’t penetrate the traditional plaster cast.
Using 3D printing technology — that’s where a computer images are sent to devices for molding with plastics and other material rather than merely appearing as ink on paper — Karasahin has created a cast that would keep the bone in place while allowing ultra-sonic drivers to be placed directly on the skin.
Kudos Karasahin.