Hi Tony
Regarding the CAD comments, I have been using CAD for about 18 months
and have found that it is exceptionally quick, about 40 minutes from the
time I start casting to having a positive mould, and that is without
rushing. I also believe that it is more accurate that plaster because
the practioner can convert their hand skill with plaster directly onto
the residual limb without the plaster masking the underlying anatomy. I
still take all relevant measurements and check with the digitised
measurements that they correspond.
As they say the proof is in the pudding and my first fit success rate is
up around 50%. Some basic stats in our facility are that with plaster we
where getting around 60% first time fit ( with copolymer check sockets)
with CAD this has increased to 90%. So not only has our speed improved
but also the wastage. Another positive is that more time is spent with
the patient and they can see the work that is being done on the
computer, they also enjoy the extra interaction and the added education.
The CAD systems have their limitations and do not replace plaster
entirely.
Best wishes
Gary Seaman
—– Original Message —–
From: Tony Barr
Sent: 10 July 2000 05:49
Subject: PROSTHESIS PRODUCTION
