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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) Unveils 3D Bespoke Braces

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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced on Monday that it had completed a pilot program for Bespoke Braces, a 3D printed brace for children and young adults with the spinal deformity scoliosis. 

The medical device team at 3D, in collaboration with Dr James Policy, MD of Stanford University and Robert Jensen, CPO, tested 22 patients at Children’s Hospital of Oakland. 

The company said that patients responded favorably to the enhanced aesthetics of the brace and reported strong levels of wear and compliance. 

Idiopathic scoliosis is a lateral or rotational curvature of the spine that initially appears in children during the prepubescent ages of 8-13, and affects nearly 7 million Americans, 90% of which are female. 

The condition can often be corrected during the years of greatest spinal development with proper use of a brace. However young patients often remove traditional braces – which are rigid and restrictive- often enough to render the treatment ineffective and resulting in eminent surgery. 

3D said that its Bespoke Brace removes traditional brace compliance barriers with scanned-to-fit design and breathable, lightweight, comfortable braces unique to each patient in stylish patterns. 

Dr Policy said: “It will take data to convince the insurers and medical community the value of this technology, but common sense dictates that if the children like their braces and are more comfortable wearing the devices, we will see higher compliance and greater success.” 

He added: “The early data from our pilot study appears to support this. The Bespoke Brace promises to be an important advancement for these children.” 

Shares in 3D were up 0.06% to $50.26 in Monday’s pre-market. Over the past 52 weeks, the company has seen share price highs of $97.28 and lows of $41.05.

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