Abstract: A method of designing and producing a cranial remodeling orthosis comprises the steps of obtaining a model of the outer shape of the wearer's head, designing a model of the cranial remodeling orthosis based on the model of the outer shape of the wearer's head and producing the cranial orthosis. The designing step comprises the step of determining a reduced inner wall of the cranial orthosis defining a reduced inner cavity of the cranial orthosis comprising the step of comparing the model of the outer shape of the wearer's head with a representation of a target outer shape of the wearer's head. The designing step further comprises the step of designing an inner shell based on the step of determining the reduced inner wall of the cranial orthosis, which is at least partially formed by the inner shell. The producing step comprises a step of producing the inner shell.

Abstract: A cranial remodeling orthosis comprises an outer shell and an inner shell, wherein the inner wall of the outer shell defines an inner cavity of the outer shell for insertion of the wearer's head. The inner shell that is removably connected to the outer shell. The inner shell defines a reduced inner cavity for insertion of the wearer's head that has a smaller volume than the inner cavity of the outer shell. The inner shell is removably connected to the outer shell in at least two different places distributed around the circumference of the inner shell.

Abstract: An assembly of a cranial remodeling orthosis comprises a first front piece of the shell and a first rear piece of the shell adapted for mutual removable connection. An inner wall of the first front piece of the shell and an inner wall of the first rear piece of the shell together define a target inner cavity of the cranial remodeling orthosis. A second rear piece of the shell is adapted for removable connection to the first front piece of the shell. An inner wall of the second rear piece of the shell and the inner wall of the first front piece together define a reduced inner cavity of the cranial remodeling orthosis that has a smaller volume than the target inner cavity of the cranial remodeling orthosis.

Abstract: A method of designing and manufacturing an elastic circumferential rim of a prosthetic or orthotic device includes a step of creating a basic structure of the elastic circumferential rim based on the type of the prosthetic or orthotic device. Requirements are determined for stiffness of the elastic circumferential rim in the individual areas along the circumference of the elastic circumferential rim. A structural model of the elastic circumferential rim is created based on the requirements for stiffness of the elastic circumferential rim in the individual areas along the circumference of the elastic circumferential rim and the basic structure of the elastic circumferential rim. The elastic circumferential rim is manufactured based on the structural model of the elastic circumferential rim.

Abstract: An orthotic or prosthetic device with a shaped joint for connecting parts of, in particular, prosthetic sockets, limb orthoses, cranial orthoses, trunk orthoses comprises multiple parts made of different materials. The orthotic or prosthetic device comprises a first part made of a first material and a second part made of a second material connected to the first part. The first material and the second material have different elasticities. The first part and the second part together form a continuous wall of the orthotic or prosthetic device. The first part comprises a groove having a mouth in the wall of the first part. The groove bends around the mouth edge of the groove. The second part comprises a projection following the shape of the groove inserted in the groove.

Abstract: An orthosis (10) for correcting deformities in the head shape of babies and young children includes a mesh layer (20). The mesh layer (30) includes regions of varying stiffness in the mesh layer that are adapted to apply varying pressure to a wearer's head, so as to restrict undesirable growth and allow desired growth to correct the deformities. Accordingly, the mesh layer (30) provides a layer of uniform thickness but variable stiffness, so that a lightweight means of applying appropriate pressure to the wearer's head is provided. The mesh layer (30) can be manufacturer by 3D printing, based on a scan of the wearer's head.

Abstract: An orthosis (10) for correcting deformities in the head shape of babies and young children comprises a mesh layer (20). The mesh layer (30) comprises regions of varying stiffness in the mesh layer which are adapted to apply varying pressure to a wearer's head, so as to restrict undesirable growth and allow desired growth to correct the deformities. Accordingly, the mesh layer (30) provides a layer of uniform thickness but variable stiffness, so that a lightweight means of applying appropriate pressure to the wearer's head is provided. The mesh layer (30) can be manufactured by 3D printing, based on a scan of the wearer's head.