St. Luke’s Independent Research Study at ASSH: The Efficacy of Custom 3D Printed Waterproof Casts
Study: How ActivArmor Compares to Traditional Fiberglass Casting Methods
St. Luke's University Health Network recently presented an independent research study on 3D printed casts at the 79th annual meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). This important study highlights the advancements in 3D printed waterproof cast technology, demonstrating their effectiveness in patient care. St. Luke's, an ActivArmor provider, is at the forefront of introducing this innovative casting solution, with the research emphasizing its benefits for both surgeons and patients alike.
“On-Site 3D-Printed Casts Improve Function and Satisfaction in Stable Pediatric Distal Third Forearm Fractures" found several important conclusions:
3D-printed casts outperformed traditional casts with respect to durability, ability to shower or swim, playing sports, and participation in planned family vacations.
Clinical outcomes and complications were statistically equivalent.
3D-printed casts offer a new and safe alternative to traditional casts in presumably stable pediatric distal radius or distal third forearm fractures and are associated with improved function and satisfaction by children and parents during periods of immobilization.
Read more about the St. Luke’s study.
Additional studies on 3D printed waterproof casts
ActivArmor’s 3D printed waterproof casts have been tested and validated in many studies, several of which are included in our Value Analysis Brief. To learn more about how ActivArmor can provide your patients with a more comfortable, effective and engaging recovery experience, read our white papers.
