Stratasys Part of New CYBER Team for 3D Printed Orthotic Devices Targeting Veterans

Orthotics are devices used to support weakened body parts due to a variety of medical conditions. These conditions include foot drop, osteoarthritis, nerve damage from a stroke, joint deformity, Multiple Sclerosis, peripheral nerve damage and other diseases and conditions. Because of the aging population of the baby boomer generation, it is estimated that within the next four years, by 2020, around 7.3 million people in the US will use some kind of orthotic device. While traditional orthotic devices continue to improve health and provide more comfort and mobility to their users, 3D printing’s intersection with orthotic manufacturing proves to be a very positive overall improvement when it comes to creating custom-designed and better fitting devices.