3-D Casts So Cool That You'll Almost Want To Break A Bone - Polidicks

[IMG]http://media.npr.org/chrome/news/nprlogo_138x46.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://media.npr.org/branding/blogs/health/branding_main-c464b14085b5098ac853fd98e9e84c493d344e3e.png[/IMG] [QUOTE][img]http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2013/07/10/page-2-no-text_wide-f1c2c90f48ad72237b91accd9cd9e86bde449419-s40.jpg[/img] [I]The cast of the future?[/I][/QUOTE] [QUOTE]Anybody who has ever worn a cast knows that it can really cramp your style. You itch. After a while, you stink. At times, it seems like the cast needs even more care than you do. Keep it dry or else! Other than the addition of garish colors of fiberglass, there hasn't been much innovation in cast technology in what seems like forever. But down in New Zealand, designer Jake Evill is bringing the latest in 3-D printing to orthopedics. The idea, which we first saw described by Wired, seems simple enough. A person shows up at the ER with a broken bone. The doctor assesses the damage with an X-ray and then makes a 3-D scan of the limb. With a 3-D printer, the doc prints out a made-to-order cast, called the Cortex, and snaps it into place. The patient gets a superheroish exoskeleton that is sleek, breathable, durable, and perhaps best of all, shower-ready. Shots spoke with Dr. Matthew Dobbs, board member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, who was intrigued by the new design. "I applaud the innovation — not too much has been done to improve the cast over the last 50 years," he says. [B]...[/B] [/QUOTE] [QUOTE][IMG]http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2013/07/10/diptych_custom-939a7d1f3e3263f515fe665ee03d9211aa380c9d-s40.jpg[/IMG] [I]Which would you prefer?[/I][/QUOTE] [url]http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/07/08/200125266/3-d-casts-so-cool-that-youll-almost-want-to-break-a-bone?utm_source=npr&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20130712[/url]

i'd prefer the one that won't give me an unexplainable tan line

And someone would be an asshole and slap you on your bad arm and you'd be fucked.

It looks like something a future goth would wear.

[QUOTE=squids_eye;41433977]It looks like something a future goth would wear.[/QUOTE] In the future, Hexagonal fishnets are the new club wear.

Does it come in transparent green?

I can totally see people not realizing it's a cast and bumping into you more or just not being careful at first

That thing looks awesome! I'd totally wear it even if my arm wasn't broken.

The worst part about having a cast is that you can't get it wet, this is amazing stuff!

[QUOTE=Zukriuchen;41434018]I can totally see people not realizing it's a cast and bumping into you more or just not being careful at first[/QUOTE] Or as I pointed out, intentionally being assholes because there's little protection.

This is amazing, look at how much airflow that thing lets your arm get. That means no more horrible smell of built up sweat and dead skin.

Good God, this reminds me of how often I've broken bones and brings back memories. On topic, that thing looks interesting, but I can't help but think it wouldn't quite cut it. Whereas it does appear to immobilize the joint, but it doesn't seem to give it that much protection against bumps and such, so it functions more like a splint. Anyone who's broken a wrist before will know that you can still get around pretty normally with a cast and if your arm knocks something you won't even feel it, but that holes in that thing could cause a problem I think. It looks cool and all, but I think it'd need a bit more work until it is an alternative for casts, which for all their irritating traits, do work quite well in my experience.

[QUOTE=breakyourfac;41434095]This is amazing, look at how much airflow that thing lets your arm get. That means no more horrible smell of built up sweat and dead skin.[/QUOTE] And the ability to scratch those bastard itches that only happen under casts.

oh good god the trypophobia

If you do scratch you can fuck shit up though. I learned that the hard way and now going to go get an operation to sort it...

[quote] But down in New Zealand, designer Jake Evill is bringing the latest in 3-D printing to orthopedics. [/quote] Man, imagine if this guy gets a PHD or something similar. Dr.Evill

[QUOTE=triFeral;41434815]oh good god the trypophobia[/QUOTE] Not even close! But why'd you have to remind me about it, it's so fucking disgusting..

[QUOTE=Mr Kotov;41434821]If you do scratch you can fuck shit up though. I learned that the hard way and now going to go get an operation to sort it...[/QUOTE] You just have to not break the skin dude, if you're gentle with the bent end of a coat hanger and have some self control you won't get a nasty infection.

Looks pretty tough to sign

But how will people sign it? :suicide:

[QUOTE=elitehakor;41435012]Looks pretty tough to sign[/QUOTE] just sign the skin

Gone are the days of itchy undercast and nasty ass skin once it comes off! Huzzah!

[QUOTE=BANNED USER;41435156]Gone are the days of itchy undercast and nasty ass skin once it comes off! Huzzah![/QUOTE] why did you have a cast on your butt

Looks a bit flimsy, but I'm sure that'll be worked out in the long run

[QUOTE=Paul McCartney;41433987]In the future, Hexagonal fishnets are the new club wear.[/QUOTE] Why are hexagonal grids so popular in cyberpunk?

[QUOTE=Paramud;41435401]Why are hexagonal grids so popular in cyberpunk?[/QUOTE] its not even just cyber punk, everything set in the future or near future has hexagons

Man I was getting tired of those old 2D casts, they flatten my arm

But what if your arm is all bruised and gross. And it's not like you'll be able to clean it easily, so everyone will be able to see your skin slothing off.

[QUOTE=DarkZero135;41435453]its not even just cyber punk, everything set in the future or near future has hexagons[/QUOTE] carbon nanotubes man and everything else carbon

[QUOTE=Zinayzem;41433968]i'd prefer the one that won't give me an unexplainable tan line[/QUOTE] How is it unexplainable? "It came from my cast." Pretty easy explanation.