Dr. David Crawford Weighs In on the Popularity of 3D Printed Casts
Dr. David Crawford shares that if you ever fracture or break a bone, there are now more options for healing. As 3D printing technology continues to develop, 3D printed casts have started becoming more viable. These marvels of technology are a fantastic new way to help your fractured or broken bones set. A 3D printed orthopedic cast can have different designs. Generally, they are a shell-type cast made using some plastic material. 3D printed casts solve many problems that traditional plaster casts have. Some of them are: 3D printed casts are more lightweight. Because of the way they are designed, Dr. David Crawford shares they barely bother you in your day to day life. The casts weigh almost nothing and keep your limb straight to allow your bone to set properly. Unlike plaster casts, 3D printed casts leave your limb accessible. This means you can still take a shower without having to worry about keeping the cast dry. 3D printed casts are also adequ...