Kamer Orthopedie contributes to the digitization of orthopedics

Kamer Orthopedie has been a customer of OrthoShapes since 2017. Kamer Orthopedie is a provider of orthopedic aids that is part of the collaborative body Bewegingsvisie. Kamer Orthopedie also sees the benefits of digitization. One of the employees who likes to work digitally is Kim Lentink-Wubs. Kim has been active as a measurer at Kamer Orthopedie for 3.5 years.

Kamer Orthopedie works digitally with the help of white light scanners and iPad scanners (structure sensors) and does this mainly with the size of AFOs (Ankle-Foot Orthosis). This makes the process much faster than in the original way, says Kim. Foam models are eventually made from the digital 3D scans, but before this happens, the 3D scans are processed in the Rodin4D software. When the model is good, a foam model is ordered from OrthoShapes.

‘There is a difference with a few years ago. During my training I received minimal lessons in digital measurement with clients. Nowadays it is included as standard in the teaching package.’  

OrthoShapes is also involved in this. For example, there are collaborations with the Orthopedic Technology program of Fontys Hogescholen and Thomas Moore in Belgium to help improve digitization.

Kim, not only works with orthoses such as the aforementioned AFOs, but also with prostheses. Steps have already been taken in the past to also digitize in this part of the field when it comes to measuring and correcting the models. This is only in its infancy at the moment. "We hope to become increasingly digitally skilled in prosthetics in the coming years as well."

The digitization of the measuring process saves a lot of time and space. This is what Kamer Orthopedie experienced when they moved to the beautiful building in Velserbroek this year. They then saved many 'old plaster models' scanned in so that there was a backup file, but it would no longer take up physical space.

Whether digitization will take over the profession? “No, it really is an addition to the work, a tool. But the craftsmanship remains.’

 In collaboration with the other organizations within Bewegingsvisie, Kamer Orthopedie is always open to innovation and improvement of the work process. The employees therefore keep an eye on the latest developments and try to provide the best care for its clients. For example, Kamer Orthopedie is currently testing Shapeshift3D, which is developing unique workflows for 3D-printable models. In the meantime, there are a number of customers who received a 3D printed hand splint at Kamer Orthopedie. Kamer Orthopedie is also conducting a test with a unique workflow for protective helmets.

Kamer Orthopedie is a loyal customer of OrthoShapes, we are both satisfied and happy with the results that are achieved together. We therefore hope for a long-term cooperation between both parties.