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We record on the road to the mothership to fit a 3D-printed adjustable suction socket using AirFit casting and compare loaded scans to raw scans. David shares his crash-to-career journey, why adjustability matters for neuromas and daily volume, and what makes the Americus foot feel lighter and livelier than it looks.
• AirFit casting under load versus direct scanning
• Four-scan workflow and remote 3D fabrication
• Suction plus adjustability for volume and hotspots
• Flexible inner swaps for quick tuning
• David’s neuroma history and fit lessons
• Merecus foot layup, split keel, and energy return
• Social media as connector, career builder, and patient support
• Choosing a prosthetist who listens and offers trials
• Safety, waste, and smarter ovens in the lab
• Why 3D printing speeds care and improves revenue cycle
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Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.
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Chapters
1. Rolling Introduction And Road Setup (00:00:00)
2. AirFit Casting And 3D Printed Socket Plan (00:00:32)
3. Why Load Matters More Than Scans (00:03:00)
4. Neuroma History And Fit Challenges (00:05:15)
5. Remote Fabrication Workflow And Adjustability (00:06:02)
6. Suction With Adjustable Socket Strategy (00:08:15)
7. Technician Insights And Flexible Inners (00:09:50)
8. David’s Crash And Amputation Story (00:11:19)
9. Purpose, Recovery, And Adaptive Sports (00:16:45)
10. Social Media As A Connector And Career Engine (00:18:40)
11. Choosing A Prosthetist And Patient Options (00:21:05)
12. Listening, Support Systems, And Care Teams (00:24:05)
13. Emotional Journey And Patient Autonomy (00:26:15)
14. Career Shift To Allard And First Test Of The Foot (00:28:23)
15. Americus Foot Design, Layup, And Gait Feel (00:32:05)
16. Mentors, R&D, And Community Impact (00:36:40)
17. 3D Printing’s Role, Cost, And Access (00:38:27)
18. Workflow, Revenue Cycle, And Safety (00:42:45)
19. Lab Hazards, Smarter Ovens, And Fewer Mistakes (00:46:05)
20. Closing And Where To Find David (00:51:45)
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