Author/Editor		Marinček, Č; Cikajlo, I; Gorec, D; Horvat, J
Title		Computer automated design - computer automated manufacturing systems (CAD-CAM) in orthotics and prosthetics
Type		članek
Source		In: Marinček Č, Burger H, editors. Rehabilitation sciences in the new millenium: challenge for multidisciplinary research. Collection of works presented at the 8th congress of European federation for research in rehabilitation; 2004 Jun 13-17; Ljubljana. Bologna: Medimond, Monduzzi editore, International proceedings division,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 253-62
Language		eng
Abstract		The paper presents methods, application and future of CAD/CAM systems in pedorthotics, prosthetics and orthotics. The overview offers wide range choice of existing systems according to the user needs. The prosthesis or orthosis manufacturing is based on model that is modeled on the basis of the physical model. The picture of the real model is captured and digitized. Image acquisition is performed by video camera or laser beam. CAM of the designed prosthetic models employs numerically controlled machines and milling machines. The successful CAD/CAM technology application demands a computer knowledge skilled prosthetists. In 2-year time we have supplied patients with 45 transtibial and 168 transfemoral prostheses and more than 120 spinal orthoses. We can conclude that CAD/CAM systems might replace the classical production of the prosthetic products with plaster and offer a complete database of every single patient over the network.
Descriptors		ORTHOTIC DEVICES PROSTHESIS DESIGN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN