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US 12,514,711 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:
- receiving at least one image of an anatomical feature;
- extracting dimensions of the anatomical feature in the at least one image, wherein the dimensions of the anatomical feature comprise at least one of 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;
- identifying a body part associated with the anatomical feature in the image;
- generating a template cast model according to the extracted dimension of the anatomical feature in the at least one image 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;
- and
- rendering a custom cast based on the cast model, wherein rendering the custom cast comprises:
- printing a rigid exo-structure of the custom cast, the rigid exo-structure comprising:
- a first portion of the custom cast;
- a second portion of the custom cast;
- a joint between the first portion of the custom cast and the second portion of the custom cast;
- and
- a fastener comprising a clasp for connecting the first portion of the custom cast to the second portion of the custom cast, such that the first portion of the custom cast, and the second portion of the custom cast surround the anatomical feature;
- printing a separate interior structure of the custom cast, the separate interior structure of the custom cast being softer than the rigid exo-structure;
- and
- printing a plurality of spacers installed between the rigid exo-structure of the custom cast and the softer separate interior structure of the custom cast.
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A method comprising:
- obtaining measurements taken from at least one image of a body part, the measurements comprising one of 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;
- modifying the template cast according to the measurements taken from the plurality of images to generate a custom cast model;
- rendering a custom cast wherein rendering the custom cast comprises:
- printing a rigid exo-structure of the custom cast, the rigid exo-structure 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;
- printing a separate interior structure of the custom cast, the separate interior structure of the custom cast being softer than the rigid exo-structure;
- and
- printing a plurality of spacers installed between the rigid exo-structure of the custom cast and the softer separate interior structure of the custom cast;
- and
- delivering the custom cast for use within 48 hours of obtaining measurements taken from the at least one image of a body part.
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