Unmet Need

• Upper limb injuries frequently require splints for rehabilitation and support.
• Current options are limited, and include:
  Off-the-shelf splints: Not tailored to individual anatomy, may not fit or provide the required biomechanical action.
  Hand-made splints: Require skilled clinicians, are time-consuming, and occupy the clinician during fabrication, delaying
• 3D-printed splints are promising but demand advanced CAD skills, limiting accessibility for clinicians and patients.

Technology Description

The team has developed a SaaS platform that enables automatic, patient-specific fitting of pre-designed 3D splint models with the following key features:

• Builds on previous experience contains a library of various 3D splint models
• Automated fitting: adjusts splint size and biomechanical properties based on simple, user-acquired measurements
• User-friendly interface- no prior CAD or technical knowledge required
• Rapid turnover- generates a ready-to-print file in approximately five minutes

Potential applications:

• Clinical rehabilitation and orthopedics: Rapid, personalized splint fabrication for patients with upper limb injuries.
• Can be used directly by clinicians (occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians) or even by patients themselves.

Value Proposition

• Perfect anatomical fit: delivers splints tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and therapeutic needs
• Efficiency: reduces splint preparation time from hours to minutes, freeing up clinicians for other treatment activities
• Accessibility: empowers users without CAD expertise to create custom splints, democratizing advanced care
• Cost-effective: enables inexpensive production on any standard 3D printer
• Improved care: aims to improve both clinician and patient satisfaction with splint comfort, fit, and ease of preparation

This technology bridges the gap between advanced 3D printing capabilities and real-world clinical needs, offering a scalable, intuitive solution for personalized orthopedic care