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US 11,564,848 B2Granted
Method of producing a custom-fit orthopedic immobilization device
AssigneeExosseus LLC
InventorAlex Moon
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Abstract
A method and system for creating a custom-fit orthopedic cast comprises obtaining at least one measurements taken from at least one image of a body part, selecting a template cast, modifying the template cast according to the measurements taken from the at least one image to generate a custom cast model and rendering a custom cast based on the custom cast model.
Claims15
A method comprising:
- obtaining measurements taken from a plurality of images of a body part, the measurements comprising a length and a diameter of a bone associated with the body part, a length and diameter of soft tissue associated with the body part, and dimensions of outer anatomical features associated with the body part;
- selecting a template cast model from a plurality of template cast models, each of the plurality of template cast models being configured for a different anatomical feature and injury type;
- modifying the template cast according to the measurements taken from the plurality of images to generate a custom cast model;
- and
- rendering a custom cast based on the custom cast model by printing an exo-structure of the custom cast and providing an interior structure of the custom cast, wherein the exo-structure comprises a plurality of honeycomb hexagons;
- wherein rendering the custom cast further comprises:
- rendering a first portion of the custom cast;
- rendering a second portion of the custom cast;
- and
- rendering a fastener for connecting the first portion of the custom cast to the second portion of the custom cast.
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A method for rendering an orthopedic immobilization device comprising:
- receiving at least one X-ray at an image processing system;
- extracting dimensions of at least one anatomical structure in the at least one X-ray the dimensions comprising dimensions of a bone associated with the at least one anatomical structure, dimensions of soft tissue associated with the at least one anatomical structure, and dimensions of the outer anatomical features associated with the anatomical structure;
- determining a body part of the anatomical structure from the at least one X-ray;
- generating a custom cast model according to the dimensions taken from the at least one X-ray;
- and
- rendering a custom cast based on the custom cast model, the custom cast comprising an exo-structure of the custom cast and an interior structure of the custom cast, wherein the exo-structure comprises a plurality of honeycomb hexagons;
- wherein the custom cast further comprising:
- a first portion of the custom cast, a second portion of the custom cast, and a fastener for connecting the first portion of the custom cast to the second portion of the custom cast.
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