How a 3D-printed brace can improve scoliosis treatment Recently, we shared insights from an article by the Dorsi Spinal Institute, which concluded that the best brace for scoliosis treatment is the one the patient wears consistently. This raises an important question: how can professional orthotists and clinicians design treatment plans that not only work but…
Providing safe pressure distribution for a high-risk diabetic foot We follow a patient of Molthoff who is living with Type II diabetes and polyneuropathy. Reduced sensitivity in the feet meant that pressure points often went unnoticed, while an unsteady gait created constant micro-loads in vulnerable areas. Together, these factors increased the patient’s risk of developing…
How Multhoff modernized diabetic care with Cubix 3D-printed custom insoles Multhoff GmbH & Co. KG is a trusted orthopedic workshop specializing in handmade custom diabetic insoles and orthopedic shoe solutions. For years, their team relied on traditional craftsmanship; from foam-box impressions and plaster models to hand-layered, milled orthotic builds. While effective, the process was time-consuming…
Joann needs to increase the time with patients Joann is a 42-year-old fictional orthopedic specialist who works at a clinic that offers custom orthopedic products. Today, handcrafting is a big part of her work. She is used to sculpting solutions. It can be a corrective brace for an adolescent in a scoliosis treatment program, a…
Advanced technology improves Akylina’s life Improved trunk control, seating stability, and daily function through a custom 3D-printed corset and wheelchair cushion. When Akylina first came to the Ortholife group clinic in Athens, it was clear she faced a series of complex challenges that affected her daily life. She is an independent wheelchair user with spina…
Programmable Foam® in Formula E In Formula E, cockpit space is extremely limited, and even small impacts can put a driver’s hands at risk. During a crash, the hands tend to hit the same carbon structure inside the cockpit, and the hardness of that surface has historically caused fractures. To improve hand protection, the series…