14 DAY TRIAL // One of the worst things about breaking an arm or a leg is having to wear a cast for what appears to be an eternity. Such ordeals could soon become a thing of the past, all thanks to the development of 3D printing technologies.
Long story short, researchers have figured out a way to create a 3D printed exoskeleton that they say has high chances to one day replace run-off-the-mill casts.
The exoskeleton, pictured above, is lightweight and washable. Unlike traditional casts, it keeps one's broken limb ventilated, so I can only assume itchiness will no longer be a problem. Sources explain that the exoskeleton offers more support to the area around the fracture, and only “hugs” the rest of the limb.
For the time being, it takes about three hours to manufacture one such exoskeleton. The good news is that scientists are working on speeding up the process.