Re: Time Studies

Re: Time Studies

I wish to thank everyone that responded to my question. It would appear that
there is no formal published time study on the fabrication time of
endoskeletal prosthesis as there was atone time for exoskeletal prostheses..
 
 I apologize for any confusion over the information I was requesting. It was
what could be called technician time. Socket fabrication (thermoplastic or
lamination) component assembly, and cover application. I was not referring to
time spent in the component decision process or time consulting with the
amputee.
 
Following are parts of three of the responses received, but give a good cross
section of opinions expressed.

Thanks again for your time to reply.
 
Al Pike, CP
 
>>>>>Being a cad-cam fanatic I would say in the initial check socket stage
that our time has decreased significantly. By using Biosculptor, (socket
manufacturing unit), and cad applicable componetry we have found dramatically
decreased production time. Manipulation of model, alignment, check socket
manufacturing, and assembly is much faster then before. This allows faster
turn around time and thus faster deliveries. Lamination and shaping time
hasn't changed.>>>>>
 
>>>>>For the record I own and utilize both Biosculptor and Tracer cad
systems. Their is time saving in check socket creation, although I feel it is
minimal. I believe given today’s complex components, and the time required to
fit, production time has not gone down at all! However, I do think that
clinical time with the patient has increased dramatically! increased
dramatically!>>>>>
 
>>>>>Al, your assumption that production time has decreased -- does that
mean fabrication time? In our own time studies, fabrication time may be
down some on any given set of components, such as those used routinely by a
specific location. However, the fact that there are so many more components
and combinations of components from which to select -- for the benefit of the
patient -- and then utilize, across the board for a month, we are not seeing
any significant reduction in fabrication time.>>>>>