40 years of expertise in custom-made medical corset design
How could Ouest Orthopédie optimize trunk scanning in complex, real-life situations at the hospital to create a custom-made medical corset? This was the main challenge for our client.
Led by Pascal Thomas, Ouest Orthopédie is a Brest-based general and trunk-specialist clinic. With a dedicated team of 8 healthcare professionals, the clinic currently cares for approximately 4,300 patients.
While they see patients at their clinic, they frequently operate in hospital environments, notably at the hospital.
Founded in 1986, their measurement and impression-taking techniques have evolved considerably over the decades. Moving from traditional manual plaster casting to the digital era, 3D scanning now accounts for 95% of their activity.
However, the orthotists noticed that their previous 3D scanning equipment—consisting of an iPad and external optical sensors—was no longer suited to their frequent travel and demanding on-site constraints…
The reality of hospital emergencies prior to mobile 3D scanning
The daily routine of Ouest Orthopédie’s team often takes place at the hospital. Interventions are highly complex, frequently occurring in confined spaces or directly within intensive care units. In emergency situations, performing a traditional 3D scan for a custom-made medical corset was an uphill battle due to two major challenges.
Cramped hospital environments
Rooms cluttered with medical equipment and restricted ICU spaces define the daily routine for Ouest Orthopédie’s clinicians. When using an iPad fitted with an external optical sensor, scanning movements were heavily restricted by the sheer bulk of the device.
Capturing a scan from the hospital with your method has absolutely nothing to do with what we used to know: it is a genuine technological breakthrough.
— Pascal Thomas, CEO of Ouest Orthopédie
Patient frailty and instability
When I have a patient who can’t remain seated for more than two seconds, I have to take advantage of those exact two seconds to get the scan. I’m practically running around the patient!
— Maxime Lepluard, Orthotist
As Maxime points out, getting a flawless measurement instantly is critical for patients who can sometimes only stand for a few seconds. By capturing the trunk measurement in a single, rapid take, the practitioner avoids causing unnecessary stress or pain to the patient.
Choosing the smartphone to design a custom-made medical corset
To eliminate these constraints, the Ouest Orthopédie team opted for ultimate mobility. They adopted the MyFit Solutionstechnology, transitioning their 3D impression-taking workflow entirely to smartphones.
An “all-in-one” tool that fits in your pocket
The shift has been radical: transitioning from bulky logistics to an ultra-high-performance tool. The smartphone now completely replaces both the iPad and the external optical sensor. Centralized into a single, multi-functional device that stays charged all day, it provides total on-the-field mobility.
Seamless adaptation for the field team
From the very first scan, handling the application was immediate. The interface is so intuitive that I was up and running in the field in no time.
— Maxime Lepluard, Orthotist
Integration into their daily routine was smooth and instantaneous. Thanks to an intuitive interface and built-in, step-by-step onboarding tutorials, the team became fully operational in fewer than two scans to produce spinal braces and custom corsets.
Thanks to this quick adoption, trunk 3D scans required for custom-made medical corset designs are now completed entirely clutter-free.
Productivity gains and fast 3D scan execution
The on-site benefits are tangible and directly validated by the medical teams.
85% time saved per Scan
When designing a custom corset with mobile 3D scanning, data capture time is drastically reduced. Capturing a scan drops from 30 seconds down to just 5–10 seconds, representing an 85% time savings per scan.
This time saved per patient intake optimizes the clinic’s overall schedule, boosting productivity between each appointment!
Guaranteed reliability for spinal braces and corsets
The medical accuracy of mobile 3D scanning has been thoroughly validated for complex equipment, including custom thoraco-lumbar corsets, lumbar supports, and various specialized spinal braces, successfully eliminating old measurement discrepancies.
Guaranteed reliability for spinal braces and corsets
The medical accuracy of mobile 3D scanning has been thoroughly validated for complex equipment, including custom thoraco-lumbar corsets, lumbar supports, and various specialized spinal braces, successfully eliminating old measurement discrepancies.
A modernized brand image
Ouest Orthopédie is a forward-thinking clinic dedicated to modernizing its 3D measurement techniques. By adopting mobile 3D scanning, the team offers an upgraded experience to both their patients and the healthcare professionals they collaborate with.
Using a smartphone creates a true “revolution effect.” Patients and hospital partners are consistently impressed by the technology, which further highlights the clinic’s cutting-edge expertise.
It’s a technology that impresses patients and truly showcases your expertise.
— Maxime Lepluard, Orthotist
Before / After: the evolution of 3D scanning for custom-made medical corsets
| Process phase | Before (iPad + Optical Sensor) | After (Smartphone & Custom-made medical corset 3D scan) |
| Hardware | Bulky , fragile and multiple components | A single multi-functional device in your pocket |
| Preparation | Checking battery and cable connections | Always ready, charged for the whole day |
| Scan Time | 30 seconds minimum | Between 5 and 10 secondes |
| Mobility | Limited by bulkiness and wires | Adapts to all situations (ideal for spinal braces) |
The future of 3D scanning at Ouest Orthopédie
For Ouest Orthopédie, integrating smartphone-based 3D trunk scanning is now seamless. This new protocol for designing a custom-made medical corset is perfectly summarized by Pascal Thomas in three key words:
Fast, Efficient, Accurate.
— Pascal Thomas, Director of Ouest Orthopédie
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