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Designing a Digital Toolchain for Prosthetics: a Retrospective.
1Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal
|August 24, 2023
Summary
A novel CAD/CAM system was developed for lower-limb prosthetic sockets to aid clinicians in Lower and Middle Income Countries (LMIC). Design choices prioritized value principles and stakeholder needs within a health economic framework.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Global Health
Background:
- Developing countries face challenges in prosthetic care.
- Existing prosthetic socket fabrication methods are often resource-intensive.
- A need exists for accessible and cost-effective prosthetic solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of a novel CAD/CAM system for lower-limb prosthetic sockets.
- To describe the value principles guiding the system's design for LMIC settings.
- To explain how the system addresses clinical needs and stakeholder concerns.
Main Methods:
- Participated in the development of a Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system.
- Applied value principles and a health economic framework to guide design.
- Focused on supporting prosthetists and clinical contexts in LMICs.
Main Results:
- A novel CAD/CAM system for lower-limb prosthetic sockets was developed.
- Design choices were informed by value principles and stakeholder engagement.
- The system aimed to meet the specific needs of LMIC orthopaedic settings.
Conclusions:
- The developed CAD/CAM system offers a potential solution for prosthetic socket fabrication in LMICs.
- A health economic framework effectively guided design choices for diverse stakeholders.
- Successful implementation requires attention to clinical needs and value principles.
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