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
154 episodes
Design, Engineering, Clinical Passion, and the Future of Patient Managed Comfort with Alex Dahinten
We break down what we saw at RAPID, from vapor smoothing and metal printing to reinforcement methods and silicone printing that could reshape interfaces. Then we talk with Alex Dahinten about building better socket comfort through real t...
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The Animal Side of Orthotics and Prosthetics: Innovation in Veterinary Care with Danielle Robins
We talk with Danielle Robins about building orthoses and prostheses for pets and why veterinary rehab often lacks the training and support needed for consistent outcomes. We dig into what dogs actually need most, how remote consulting works acr...
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What It Really Takes To Scale 3D Printing Across Multiple Clinics with Maurice Johnson
We talk with Maurice Johnson from Floyd Brace and Limb about what it really takes to scale digital fabrication in a multi-clinic prosthetics and orthotics business without losing quality. We get candid about software friction, printer economics...
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The Next Era of Software for Prosthetics and Orthotics with Zoltan Karpati
Guest Zoltan Karpati explains scan-to-fit, AI landmarking, and XR training while sharing a personal pet prosthetics story and a unified roadmap.• replacing clear checks with real flexible interfaces for truer diagnostics• extending ...
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Why Global Thinking Matters in Orthotics and Prosthetics with Hugh Sheridan
We explore how pricing, policy, and 3D printing are reshaping orthotics and prosthetics from the UK to the Gulf and across Africa. Hugh Sheridan shares hard truths about aid that bypasses clinics and a road map for sustainable, locally led care...
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From Jungle Clinics To Print Farms, Material Extrusion Is Changing Patient Care with Brent and Joris
We trace how affordable, reliable material extrusion is changing prosthetics and orthotics—from student labs to jungle clinics—and why toolpaths, not just materials, will drive the next gains in comfort, strength and cost. Real patient stories ...
The Hidden Power of Good Notes: How Documentation Protects Your Practice and Your Patients with Molly McCoy
We talk with Molly McCoy about turning dense policy into practical tools, writing notes that get covered, and why advocating coverage can improve outcomes. The focus stays on patient stories, shared decisions, and using the whole medical record...
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Why Integrating Tech, Clinical Reality, and Resident Support Builds Better Clinicians with Adrienne Hill
Is this the lost episode? No, but there is some "old news".We dig into how O&P is changing fast: major acquisitions, new L codes, and a fresh vision for education that blends clinical reality with digital tools. Adrienne H...
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What the "L" happened...Is getting an L-code risky?
We break down how L code pricing is set, why crosswalk and gap-fill can fail innovators, and how appeals drain time and cash. Two case studies—Point Designs’ digits and Ethnocare’s volume system—expose how “divide by five” logic and invoice anc...
Design Once, Deploy Everywhere: Automation Software at Scale with Fredrik Ericsson
We explore how foaming TPU, belt printers, and clinician-led automation can bring custom foot orthoses in-house, cut costs, and reduce lead times from weeks to hours. Fredrik from CADmed shares what actually works, what doesn’t, and how remote ...
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Where Do I Start With 3D Printing for O & P with Joris and Brent
We trade trade-show gloss for real-world tactics, then lay out a three-step plan to bring 3D printing into O&P without risking patient care or cash flow. From Bambu-level starters to automated check sockets, we show how to start lean, learn...
Full Send: The Hard Road That Led to Helping Others Move Forward with David Slider
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,...
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Behind the Lens Where Art Meets Intention: The Practice of Storytelling with Todd Biss
We sit down in the Guatemalan jungle with filmmaker Todd Biss to explore how craft, ethics, and faith shape stories that fund care and protect dignity. From ad-agency polish to nonprofit trust, we trace how small crews, better audio, and sharp ...
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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...
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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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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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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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...
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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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