RESPONSES Structure Scanner
Patricia Rogel
Description
Collection
Title:
RESPONSES Structure Scanner
Creator:
Patricia Rogel
Date:
8/28/2019
Text:
Structure sensor scanner feedback: All feedback was positive with exception of one practitioner who trialed it for 3 months.
* Price is much lower than most scanners available in O & P. Currently ~ $399 (plus the cost of iPad if needed).
* The scanner is being used for foot orthotics, leather ankle gauntlets, prosthetic sockets (all types), prosthetic covers, protective facemasks, pectus carinatum orthoses, AFOs, KAFOs, TLSOs.
* Most manufacturers who have carvers will accept the scans. Companies specifically reported: PLS (for foot orthotics), Arizona AFO, Surefit, Spinal Tech, Ritchie brace, Boston O & P, Anodyne, Biostep, Townsend/Thusuane- KAFO’s, KO’s, Hersco - AFO’s, foot Orthotics, Dr. Comfort - shoes, inserts, Toe fillers, Cascade, Orthomerica, SureStep, Friddles, Ultraflex Systems Inc. accepts all scans in (.stl) format,
* Export comes in .stl or .obj mesh formats - standardized format all over world of 3D. There should be no fabrication facility which cannot use it.
* Software is usually free. There are many different used including: DigiScann, Spinal Tech (has their own app), Cyborg Design Studio, Brent Wright's Digiscan 3D app, 3DsizeMe, Eddyfi out of Canada. Some companies have their own software (Townsend).
* Difficulties lie in the scan technique. Some suggestions were: All FOs are asked to place a knee in the chair and I scan the plantar surface within 30 seconds. All AFOs are asked to lie prone on a bed and leg 90 degrees to the air. For BKs standing with leg forward and also seated , but capturing the entire limb can be a challenge. One practitioner says 3 feet of clearance all around is needed to capture entire limb for prosthetic sockets. Several practitioners continue to cast and then scan the positive model to send to fabrication.
* It is not recommended for scanning patients who have spasticity. Instead, cast patient, then scan the positive.
* “Just this month Structure scanner announced new model with 2x resolution for same price - which means it gets better.”
* “We use the scanner with most patients with great success. The savings in supplies and shipping is expected to be 20k+ for one year”.
Patricia Rogel, CO, LO, OTR/L
PR Orthotics & OT
Concourse Office Plaza, Tower 1
4711 Golf Road, Suite 1055
Skokie, IL 60076
224-470-8550 (ph)
224-470-8553 (fax)
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* Price is much lower than most scanners available in O & P. Currently ~ $399 (plus the cost of iPad if needed).
* The scanner is being used for foot orthotics, leather ankle gauntlets, prosthetic sockets (all types), prosthetic covers, protective facemasks, pectus carinatum orthoses, AFOs, KAFOs, TLSOs.
* Most manufacturers who have carvers will accept the scans. Companies specifically reported: PLS (for foot orthotics), Arizona AFO, Surefit, Spinal Tech, Ritchie brace, Boston O & P, Anodyne, Biostep, Townsend/Thusuane- KAFO’s, KO’s, Hersco - AFO’s, foot Orthotics, Dr. Comfort - shoes, inserts, Toe fillers, Cascade, Orthomerica, SureStep, Friddles, Ultraflex Systems Inc. accepts all scans in (.stl) format,
* Export comes in .stl or .obj mesh formats - standardized format all over world of 3D. There should be no fabrication facility which cannot use it.
* Software is usually free. There are many different used including: DigiScann, Spinal Tech (has their own app), Cyborg Design Studio, Brent Wright's Digiscan 3D app, 3DsizeMe, Eddyfi out of Canada. Some companies have their own software (Townsend).
* Difficulties lie in the scan technique. Some suggestions were: All FOs are asked to place a knee in the chair and I scan the plantar surface within 30 seconds. All AFOs are asked to lie prone on a bed and leg 90 degrees to the air. For BKs standing with leg forward and also seated , but capturing the entire limb can be a challenge. One practitioner says 3 feet of clearance all around is needed to capture entire limb for prosthetic sockets. Several practitioners continue to cast and then scan the positive model to send to fabrication.
* It is not recommended for scanning patients who have spasticity. Instead, cast patient, then scan the positive.
* “Just this month Structure scanner announced new model with 2x resolution for same price - which means it gets better.”
* “We use the scanner with most patients with great success. The savings in supplies and shipping is expected to be 20k+ for one year”.
Patricia Rogel, CO, LO, OTR/L
PR Orthotics & OT
Concourse Office Plaza, Tower 1
4711 Golf Road, Suite 1055
Skokie, IL 60076
224-470-8550 (ph)
224-470-8553 (fax)
<URL Redacted> < <URL Redacted> >
If you are a patient receiving this email, you have signed a release allowing PR Orthotics & OT to email you directly. HIPAA guidelines state that if a patient has been made aware of the risks of unencrypted email, and that same patient provides consent to receive health information via email, then a health entity may send that patient personal medical information via unencrypted email. We have your signed consent for email communication, therefore, this is in compliance with the Breach Notification Requirements under Section 13402 of Title X111 (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential, trade secret or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited and may be a violation of law. If you are not the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering this message to an intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
Citation
Patricia Rogel, “RESPONSES Structure Scanner,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/209660.
