The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast
The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast is a deep dive into what 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing mean for prosthetics and orthotics. We’re Brent and Joris both passionate about 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing. We’re on a journey together to explore the digitization of prostheses and orthoses together. Join us! Have a question, suggestion or guest for us? Reach out. Or have a listen to the podcast here. The Prosthetic and Orthotic field is experiencing a revolution where manufacturing is being digitized. 3D scanning, CAD software, machine learning, automation software, apps, the internet, new materials and Additive Manufacturing are all impactful in and of themselves. These developments are now, in concert, collectively reshaping orthotics and prosthetics right now. We want to be on the cutting edge of these developments and understand them as they happen. We’ve decided to do a podcast to learn, understand and explore the revolution in prosthetics and orthotics.
Episodes
141 episodes
Additive Manufacturing Is Now Approved For Prosthetic Coding And Reimbursement
Two sentences from PDAC can potentially change the course of manufacturing history for O & P: additive manufacturing is now explicitly acceptable for coding prosthetic devices that meet existing HCPCS descriptions. We unpack what that clari...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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31:10
From Injury To Innovation: Building A Practical Myoelectric Hand with Ryan Saavedra
We share a personal update and then dive into how injuries, curiosity, and tough feedback shaped a modular myoelectric hand that is lighter, repairable in minutes, and priced for wider access. Ryan Saavedra of Alt-Bionics walks through additive...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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Walking Is More Complicated Than You Think with Dr. Steven Gard
What if everything we think we know about human walking is oversimplified?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Steven Gard a biomedical engineer and leading gait researcher. We unpack the real biomechanics behind prosthet...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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57:32
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Mastering Credit Card Rewards for Business Owners With Colin Stroud
Credit card rewards expert Colin Stroud reveals how O&P practice owners can transform regular business expenses into valuable rewards through strategic credit card usage. He explains the mechanics behind credit card rewards systems and how ...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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33:48
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A Debrief from AOPA 2025: Are we witnessing a Digital (not just 3D printing) Renaissance?
Brent Wright shares his experiences from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) conference, highlighting innovations in 3D printing, data-driven technologies, and revealing his groundbreaking polar printer project for prostheti...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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54:27
Tool-Up: Time = Money in Orthotics and Prosthetics with Niles Leonard
We catch up with Niles from Leonard Industries, our first-ever returning guest, as he reveals game-changing innovations in prosthetic and orthotic fabrication technology. This episode explores how new manufacturing tools are making fabrication ...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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Walking Through the AOPA National Assembly 2025: What You Need to Know
We preview the upcoming AOPA National Assembly in Orlando, discussing what makes this prosthetics and orthotics trade show valuable for professionals across the industry.• AOPA (American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association) National Ass...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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47:33
Reimagining Technical Excellence in O&P with Brad Mattear
Brad Matear, who oversees central fabrication for Shriners Children's hospitals, shares insights on the technical side of O&P, highlighting the critical shortage of trained technicians and pathways for advancing the profession.• Shr...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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Virtually Aligned: Smarter Education, Stronger Outcomes with Richard Dubin
Rich Dubin, CEO of LER Expo, shares his journey creating digital educational platforms that foster cross-disciplinary learning for healthcare professionals in the lower extremity market. We discuss how bringing together specialists from differe...
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Season 11
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Episode 12
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Where Engineering Meets Digital Workflows with Ashton Stoop
We explore the exciting intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and 3D printing in prosthetics with our guest Ashton Stoop, who shares his journey from mechanical engineering student to designing 3D-printed prosthetic limbs in Mexico.
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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The Future of Prosthetics Through Data and Design with Dhruv Agrawal
Dhruv Agrawal, founder of Aether Biomedical, shares how a birthday gift 3D printer led him from medical school to developing the Zeus hand, the strongest bionic prosthetic hand on the market with revolutionary cloud-based tracking capabilities....
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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45:49
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CPO/Inventor Beyond Borders with Jochen Weigel
Jochen Weigel from Stuttgart, Germany joins us to discuss his innovative contributions to prosthetics, including post-processing for Niagara feet and the development of the AirFit casting system.• Jochen's journey from clinical speciali...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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47:02
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Hanger Clinic's Bold Move: How Agile Orthopedics Acquisition Reshapes Patient Care with Joris and Brent
The mobile prosthetic clinic model is gaining traction as Hanger acquires Colorado-based Agile Orthopedics, potentially changing how prosthetic care is delivered nationwide. Raise3D's new RMS-220 SLS printer enters the market with open material...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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36:32
Ground Zero: Powder Bed Fusion for Prosthetics with David Pierick
David Pierick, a retired Applications Engineer, shares the journey of bringing powder bed fusion technology to prosthetics and orthotics, revolutionizing patient comfort and outcomes through advanced materials.• The initial challenge: p...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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55:16
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The Doctor is In: Telemedicine for O & P with Dr. Nate Crider
Dr. Nate Crider joins us to discuss his approach to prosthetic care through telemedicine, where he bridges the gap between prosthetists, patients, and insurance requirements. As a PM&R specialist, he has expanded to 14 states in just three ...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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54:11
Engineering Hope: Lasting Global Solutions with Bill Wright
Bill Wright shares his global healthcare and engineering journey spanning 36 countries over 50 years. His uniques experiences reveal how important it is to create lasting impact through sustainable solutions with good engineering.•On on...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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48:21
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Temperature Control for Prosthetic Sockets with Bryan Costello
Bryan Costello shares his incredible journey from nuclear power plant worker to prosthetic innovator after losing his leg an accident. Drawing on his mechanical expertise, he developed heating and cooling systems for prosthetic sockets that add...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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49:36
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Valves, Sockets, and Creating Consistency in Prosthetic Care With Matthew Doering
Matt Doering shares how Cypress Adaptive came to fruition.• Entering the prosthetic industry through an unexpected path from Coast Guard service to selling cars• Building Cypress Adaptive with a focus on superior valve technology us...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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59:58
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Print, Heal, Repeat: 3D Printed Casts with Diana Hall
Diana Hall shares her journey from chemical engineer to founder of ActivArmor, a company revolutionizing fracture care through 3D printed waterproof and breathable casts that allow patients to maintain normal hygiene and activities while healin...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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Are we seeing a "pattern"? Breakdown of the Hanger acquisition of Coapt w/ surprise guest Blair Lock
The prosthetics and orthotics industry is witnessing significant consolidation and technological advancement, with Hanger's recent acquisition of Coapt being a prime example of this evolution.• Coapt's pattern recognition technology tra...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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1:16:35
How FDM Material Innovation is Transforming Prosthetics with Ruud Rouleaux
Ruud Rouleaux, founder of ColorFabb, shares the evolution of 3D printing materials from early PLA filaments to revolutionary foaming technology that's changing prosthetic and orthotic care. His journey from plastics engineer to materials innova...
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Season 10
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Episode 12
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Lightweight All-In-One Printed Prosthesis with Joshua Pelz
Discover the transformative world of prosthetics and 3D printing alongside Josh Pelz, co-founder of Limber Prosthetics. We delve into the intricacies of designing lightweight, integrated prosthetic devices, exploring how simplification leads to...
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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Big Deal: AMS, Breakdown of Proteor Aquiring Filament Innovations, and More with Joris and Brent
This episode explores the transformative shifts in additive manufacturing within prosthetics and orthotics, highlighting key insights from the AMS conference. A focus on open manufacturing options and investor relationships underscores the chal...
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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Visionary Hardware for Enhanced Patient Outcomes with Ravi Shah
This episode reveals how Structure Sensors are reshaping healthcare technology, emphasizing their role in improving patient care through accurate 3D scanning. Ravi Shah shares insights into the importance of collaboration and data sharing in th...
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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50:00
Crafting Hands-Free, Adjustable Prostheses with Sydney Robinson
Innovative adjustable sockets stand to revolutionize prosthetics, promoting comfort and user satisfaction for amputees. Sydney Robinson shares her journey in creating Vessl Prosthetics, emphasizing design iterations, user feedback, and strategi...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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47:32
