Get scoliosis brace designs right.
The first time.
The ScoPE system will allow orthotists to simultaneously measure spine curvature and reposition the body, eliminating the need for iterative design approach and providing faster results.
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Problem Background.Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, usually appearing between the ages of 10-14. Bracing can halt progression of the condition, but current iterative design approaches are costly, time-consuming, and expose patients to high levels of radiation.
On Average... 30,000 Braces prescribed in the U.S. every year 22 X-rays taken per patient 7 Months before patients receive their brace $5,000 Cost per brace |