Innovative cast for broken and fractured body parts designed by Jake Evill.
3D Printed Cast fits perfectly over injured limb and holds the bone in place.
It is fully ventilated, lightweight, shower friendly, recyclable, stylish, and thin enough to be worn under regular clothing.
Printed with large opening that enables easy access, the cast is fitted and then closed using built-in fasteners.
Great alternative to traditional plaster casts that are bulky and itchy.
Cortex Exoskeletal Cast
Arm is Scanned
Cast is Printed
Strong and Durable
Discreet
Waterproof
Beautiful and Stylish
3D Printed Arm Cast
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Betty
Awesome new technology! Almost makes me want to break my arm…almost.
Jul 25th, 2013
Liz
I’m currently wearing a very grotty and uncomfortable cast….this looks like sheer luxury in comparison. Bring it on!
Jul 25th, 2013
Jimbo
The concept really looks great; but, being a skeptic, I wonder at it’s usability, Time to create, How to put it on, cost, etc… Plaster and gause are cheap and quick.
Jul 25th, 2013
Laura
Wow – this is great – what a wonderful use of 3d printing!
Jul 25th, 2013
Running man
Wow. That is simply amazing. Great use for the 3D printer.
Jul 25th, 2013
Gert
That is the coolest thing I have EVER seen.
Jul 25th, 2013
Tom
So, how do you get it on? It looks thinner at the wrist than your hand would fit through. Very cool looking though.
Jul 25th, 2013
Douglas
The future is here.
Jul 25th, 2013
Erin Maree
I presume you can get in different colours so everyone is happy :) Also would be less time consuming for the nurses as plastering takes time. I have never broken a bone (touch wood) but I know a lot of people who have and complain their casts get hot and itchy and makes washing difficult as they can’t get the plaster wet.
I can’t wait for this to be mainstreamed :)
Jul 25th, 2013
Alex
Cool concept, but its no where close to as tight/securing as a normal cast is – look at all that wiggle room!
Jul 25th, 2013
Joe
Imagine the tan-lines from that badboy!
Jul 25th, 2013
lea
it would help with the smell and itchiness that most casts have
Jul 25th, 2013
Ru
I think the best thing about this is it’s breathability, but how does it get onto the arm? It says it is closed using built in fasteners but with swelling I would worry about how it would be fitted. Deffo a technology to watch for the future though, if hospitals/patients can afford it!
Jul 25th, 2013
Fillibert
Way too loose, although I never wore a cast so maybe that’s the way it’s supposed to be. I wore a capon tunnel brace though so this could be a better use.
What about printing the cast directly onto the arm. I mean have some sort of water soluble material to protect the skin but that would make a better fitting form
Jul 25th, 2013
Sharon
Just brilliant the best use of 3D printing yet
Jul 25th, 2013
Swiper Fox
For the traditional thing done on arm/leg casts… Where shall I sign/write, or put my graffiti on?
Jul 29th, 2013
opal
just broke my wrist 3 days ago., I want one now. *itch itch*
Aug 22nd, 2013