Keywords
precision
prosthetics-orthotics
safety
hygiene
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Background. The implementation of innovative solutions is critically important for minimizing the impact of the human factor during the acquisition of anthropometric data and for improving the overall quality of life of patients with lower limb amputations. This is because traditional techniques demonstrate significant limitations in the form of excessive production cycle duration, subjectivity of manual measurements, and high hygiene risks associated with the use of plaster compounds.
Aim. A comparative analysis of the classical plaster method for stump modeling in prosthesis fabrication and the novel digital Vytruve ecosystem, with a focus on technological and sanitary-hygienic aspects.
Materials and Methods. The study was conducted using systematic analysis, bibliosemantic, and comparative methods. A literature search was performed in Google, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The practical application of structured-light 3D scanning and specialized CAD modeling is described. The use of thermoplastic polymers and composites was analyzed for compliance with international ISO standards. The research was carried out as a private initiative of the authors, without additional funding or state registration of the scientific topic.
Research Ethics. For this review, literature sources were selected that indicated adherence to ethical requirements in the described studies.
Results. The results obtained during the work convincingly confirm that the Vytruve method provides an accuracy of reproduction of anatomical parameters within a deviation of [0.1–0.5] mm, which is an unattainable level for traditional methods. This enables precise digital modeling of the loading and unloading zones, thereby optimizing biomechanical pressure distribution within the sleeve. Digitalization reduces the total time required to manufacture the prosthesis and enables remote monitoring of the stump condition.
Conclusions. The main conclusions of the study indicate that integrated digital prosthetics using the Vytruve method is the most effective and safe alternative and complement to classical approaches in modern rehabilitation. The implementation of such standards into prosthetics and orthotics practice is a strategically necessary step for realizing a truly patient-centered approach, ensuring high result reproducibility, and enhancing the global competitiveness of domestic specialists.
Keywords: orthopedics and traumatology, precision, prosthetics-orthotics safety, hygiene.
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