Casting and Splinting for Patients with Diabetes

Diabetic patients often have skin conditions that require a hygienic, breathable, custom alternative to traditional casting and splinting.

Patients with diabetes often experience skin conditions including digital sclerosis, eruptive xanthomatosis, disseminated granuloma annulare, diabetic blisters, bacterial and fungal infections. These conditions are difficult to manage with traditional casting and splinting options since visualization and treatment of the skin are difficult. Additionally, patients often experience skin irritation, itching, rubbing, and skin ulcers with traditional casting materials.

With ActivArmor’s 3D printed cast and splints, patients and physicians can easily detect and treat skin conditions. ActivArmor is custom-designed to expose problem areas with the 3D printed lattice pattern. Furthermore, the hygienic, breathable design allows for bathing and easy treatment of the skin without having to remove the orthosis.

ActivArmor patient with diabetes wearing 3D printed immobilization device.

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