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Personalized Spinal Bracing Made Reality with Additive Manufacturing

Additive Snack · 23 Apr 2024 · 36m · Episode 13

What this episode covers

Lisa Tweardy, CEO of MIGN, and Dr. Baron Lonner explain how their company uses industrial 3D printing to create personalized spinal braces for scoliosis patients, replacing bulky traditional devices with lightweight, breathable alternatives. Orthotist Isabelle (Liz) Rauch details the digital workflow that eliminates plaster casts, allowing for precise 3D correction and improved patient comfort, while patient Livi Lasner discusses her personal journey and her nonprofit, Save a Spine, which helps fund access to these expensive treatments. The episode highlights MIGN's proprietary Genesis software, which automates mass personalization by translating patient scans into production-ready 3D geometry, enabling global distribution and equitable healthcare access.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
MIGN, Orthotic Consultants, Mount Sinai, Restore 3D
Products
Milwaukee brace, Genesis
Also
Save a Spine

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