Young girls that suffer from spinal curvature will soon be able to wear lighter and more stylish 3D-printed braces to treat their condition. The UNYQ Align is described as a personalized, fashionable and breathable back brace by its makers UNYQ. Braces are a common treatment for scoliosis, which affects an estimated 6 to 9 million people in the United States. Traditional braces, which have not been advanced for half a decade, make it difficult for patients to reach the minimum recommended bracing period per day because they are constricting, bulky and perceived as unattractive.
Key Takeaways:
- Young girls that suffer from spinal curvature will soon be able to wear lighter and more stylish 3D-printed braces to treat their condition.
- Using digital design and algorithms, Bitonti’s studio was able to create a lattice that has 75 per cent less material than its predecessor – the Boston Brace – but still provides the necessary support.
- 3D-printing is being used for a variety of medical purposes. Similar to the brace, the technology has been proposed for lattice-like casts for fractured bones.
“Young girls that suffer from spinal curvature will soon be able to wear lighter and more stylish 3D-printed braces to treat their condition.”