South Africa’s Western Cape Cuts Spinal Brace Wait to 48 Hours with 3D Printing

## South Africa’s Western Cape Cuts Spinal Brace Wait to 48 Hours with 3D Printing

South Africa’s Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has started making spinal braces with 3D scanning and printing at its Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre (OPC) in the Western Cape. Patients with scoliosis and other spinal conditions now get a custom brace in about 48 hours instead of the two weeks it used to take.…