3-D printed orthotics and prosthetics: A better fit, the same day
From: Michigan Engineering - 02/06/2017

A new way to design and 3D print custom prosthetics and orthotics could give
amputees, stroke patients and individuals with cerebral palsy lighter,
better-fitting assistive devices in a fraction of the time it takes to get
them today. Developed by the University of Michigan College of Engineering,
the system is being implemented at the University of Michigan Orthotics and
Prosthetics Center (UMOPC).

The U-M engineers and clinicians who designed the new cyber manufacturing
system say that shortening the fabrication time for custom orthotics could
make the process easier on custom assistive device users, who today must wait
days or weeks to receive essential orthotics and prosthetics. The digital
design and manufacturing process can also improve the devices' precision, fit
and function and improve consistency from one provider to the next.

Read the entire article and view a video (3:33) at:
http://www.engin.umich.edu/college/about/news/stories/2017/january/3-d-printed-orthotics-and-prosthetics-a-better-fit-the-same-day

Links:
University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center
http://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/orthotics-and-prosthetics
http://www.uofmhealth.org/our-locations/south-industrial-op
http://www.annarborcil.org/offices/info/directory-of-resources/orthotics-prosthetics

Michigan Engineering Develops New Cyber Manufacturing System to Quickly Design
  and 3D Print Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics
https://3dprint.com/164696/university-of-michigan-orthotics