Flexible Finger Splints

The Bend is Engineered from Polymer for a Pliable Wearable Design

Lim Loren has put together a series of revolutionary finger splints called the Bend in partnership with the Division of Industrial Design that allows consumers to wear a much more flexible and pliable cast while their bones heal. The cast is engineered from polymer to provide a breathable, durable as well as flexible design that helps injuries heal faster.

When bones break or muscles are injured, casts and sprains are often a necessity in keeping the injury in place while it heals. The Bend offers a much more breathable and fluid cast that is made using polymer. The cast looks like a spring that encases the finger using a piece of thread to keep the finger in place. The flexible design allows the ligament to still move, while it heals.
Trend Themes
1. Breathable Casts - The development of polymer-based casts that offer breathability and flexibility is disrupting the traditional plaster casts market.
2. Pliable Wearable Design - The innovative use of polymer in creating pliable finger splints is opening up opportunities for wearable medical devices with improved comfort and functionality.
3. Accelerated Healing - The Bend's flexible and breathable design is contributing to faster healing times for bone fractures and muscle injuries.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Technology - The medical technology industry can explore the use of polymer materials to develop more flexible and breathable casts for various orthopedic applications.
2. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry could leverage the concept of pliable designs to create more comfortable and user-friendly medical devices.
3. Rehabilitation Services - Providers of rehabilitation services can enhance patient outcomes by incorporating the use of flexible finger splints and casts into their treatment plans.

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