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Introduction
The medical sector is one of the most exciting for 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies, materials and services are already being used to change lives for the better – and there is much more to come…
As part of Ricoh UK Products Ltd’s expansion into the medical sector, since 2017, Ricoh 3D has been knowledge sharing, co-creating and partnering with ORLAU – The Orthotic Research & Locomotor Assessment Unit based at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (NHS Foundation Trust), including supporting an innovative knee alignment device (KAD) which won a prestigious TCT Healthcare Application Award in 2022.
Pictured: The Ricoh 3D x ORLAU KAD which won the TCT Healthcare Application Award in 2022.
The dedicated unit was established in 1975 by Gordon Rose, an orthopaedic surgeon, to provide assessments of mobility impairment and to develop engineering solutions for patients with disabilities.
Today ORLAU continues to:
- Assess children and adults with mobility problems by gait analysis
- Advise patients and referring clinicians on treatment options and strategies
- Deliver orthoses, mobility aids and walking devices for children and adults
- Train health professionals in the fields of movement analysis and rehabilitation engineering
- Research and develop engineering solutions for mobility impairment
In the last few years, Ricoh 3D has collaborated with ORLAU to develop a lever-hinge mechanism for ankle-foot orthotics: Ankle Contracture Correction Device (CCD) Lever Kit. In short, the 3D printed lever has made it much easier for patients to put on and take off their orthotic (otherwise known as ‘donning’ and ‘doffing’). Access the full case study by clicking here.
Pictured: The CCD Lever Kit.
After extensive testing and iteration work, the lever-hinge mechanism is now in full production and has been very well received by users in their rehabilitation journeys.
Ricoh 3D is delighted to now distribute this Ankle CCD Lever Kit on behalf of ORLAU – the technical body behind the design, to individuals and organisations trained and approved by ORLAU themselves, such as other hospitals, NHS groups, and orthotists across the UK.
How do I access the training?
Specialist training is available on ‘Orthotic Management of Contractures‘ delivered by ORLAU, in association with the Orthopaedic Institute – a charitable organisation committed to funding research and education to improve treatment and patient care at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. Training is designed to educate on set-up, assembly and application of the device and ‘best practice’ tips for rehabilitation.
**Please keep checking the Orthopeadic Institute website for new course dates**
For further enquiries regarding the training, please email Education@orthopaedic-institute.org or call 01691404661.
Pictured: Rehabilitation Engineer, Keith Miller of ORLAU showcasing the CCD Lever Kit at Ricoh 3D’s ‘Beyond Print’ event.
How do I purchase the Ankle CCD Lever Kit?
To purchase, attendance to the training course is mandatory unless special permission from ORLAU is granted and submitted to Ricoh 3D. Please contact kmiller10@nhs.net for special permission approval.
Following the training, orthotists, physiotherapists, clinical scientists or engineers, occupational therapists, rehabilitation & orthopaedic doctors alike will be able to purchase the Lever Kit via the Ricoh 3D website.
Please note: Purchase is only available to trained physicians practicing in United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland).
Instructions for purchasing:
- *Attend and successfully complete Orthotic Management of Contractures course
- Visit Ricoh 3D website
- Create a free account to enable you to make purchase
- Email 3denquiries@ricoh-rpl.com to advise us that you wish to order CCD Lever Kit(s)
- **Your profile will be verified before you can view the Lever Kit in our online catalogue
- Once verified, log in to your account (Get a Quote)
- Click Catalogue and search for ‘Ankle CCD Lever Kit’
- Select Ankle CCD Lever Kit (and quantity)
- Add to List
- View Quote and Checkout
- You will receive an automated email confirmation from 3dorders@ricoh-rpl.com.
*To purchase, attendance to the training course is mandatory unless special permission from ORLAU is granted and submitted to Ricoh 3D. Please contact kmiller10@nhs.net for special permission approval.
**Your profile will be verified by ORLAU and Ricoh 3D to ensure you match the requirements to purchase the Ankle CCD Lever Kit. We aim to complete the verification process within 24 hours, during business hours. Once verified, Ankle CCD Lever Kit will appear in online catalogue to purchase and/or in the future.
“With this cost-effective method and innovative solution, we hope orthotists around the UK are now able to easily purchase a kit of parts that can be applied to a hinged AFO shell to create a simple ankle stretching device.“
Keith Miller, Rehabilitation Engineer, The RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital (NHS)
What does the Ankle CCD Lever Kit contain?
The Ankle CCD Lever Kit comprises of two lever assemblies. e.g. When ordering Quantity: 1, you will receive two lever kits. When ordering Quantity: 2, you will receive 4 lever kits, and so on.
Please note: The Ankle CCD Lever Kit does not include any orthotic shell.
Pictured: Ankle CCD Levers next to a typical orthotic shell and Ricoh 3D case study ‘tent card’ information.
How do I use the Ankle CCD Lever Kit?
Purchase and application of the Ankle CCD Lever Kit should only be actioned as prescribed by a medically trained and authorised clinician.
Please access our Assembly Instructions (Healthcare Professional Use) and Instructions for Use (User Instructions) in the Downloads at the top of this page.