I love the way that medical technology has improved our lives. This just in from CNet...
"After many centuries of splints and cumbersome plaster casts that have been the itchy and smelly bane of millions of children, adults and the aged alike, the world over, we at last bring fracture support into the 21st century," writes Evill, who just graduated from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.
The concept would work by having the patient's arm (wrist, leg, or whatever) X-rayed and 3D-scanned. Each cast would be individualized to provide more support at the site of the injury. The whole thing looks a bit like a futuristic lace pattern. A tighter "grain" of holes goes over the injury site for more protection.
The cast is just a concept at this point, but considering how the medical world has embraced the use of 3D printers, it may not be too far off from becoming reality.
Nice!
ReplyDeleteSince I'm all about lace, roses and pearls... I would proudly wear it! Love the new tech.
ReplyDeleteCool.
ReplyDeleteThat type of cast sure would be cooler and less smelly, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteWonder when it will be a reality?