Medical Simulation & Orthotics/Prosthetics
Discover Smooth-On's extensive range of specialized materials designed for medical simulation applications:
- Realistic Anatomical Models: Create lifelike skin, organs, and anatomical structures essential for effective hands-on training and education.
- Advanced Simulators: Develop state-of-the-art simulators with unparalleled realism.
- Mass Casualty Trainers: Craft realistic trainers to enhance mass casualty and emergency response exercises.
- Durable and Versatile Solutions: Utilize our innovative silicones, urethanes, and casting materials for maximum durability and versatility.
Smooth-On materials are also widely used in the creation of custom and stock prosthetics and orthotics, providing exceptional flexibility and durability. Our advanced silicones and urethanes allow for the precise molding and casting of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices, ensuring a comfortable fit for patients.
Featured Step-by-Step How-To's
How To Make a Silicone Suture Pad
In this medical simulation video tutorial, we demonstrate how to create a silicone suture training pad using a gel-filling technique.
How To Make a Needle Insertion Trainer
There are many benefits to making your own needle insertion training pads vs. using pre-made pads.
How To Make Your Own Suturable Vessels
This tutorial will show you how to create suturable vessels using Dragon Skin silicone
How To Make a Silicone Mold of a 3D Printed Part and Casting a Detailed Resin Training Skeleton
Watch how a medical training model is cast in resin.
Fabrication of Custom Urethane Wrist-Hand Orthoses
In-House fabrication of custom urethane AFO’s & WHO’s utilizing the vacuum-lamination technique.
Custom Fabrication of a Silicone Partial Foot Prosthesis
In-house fabrication of a custom silicone partial foot prosthesis using the injection-molded technique.
Custom Fabrication of Injection Molded Silicone Liners
An in-depth presentation of the latest methods for fabricating custom injection molded silicone liners
Creating a Silicone Seal on a Cushion Liner Using Sil-Poxy™ Silicone Adhesive
Application of Sil-Poxy™ Silicone Adhesive to a cushion liner so that the outer suspension sleeve can form a seal.
Prosthetic Socket Refinement With Renew™ Silicone Replicator
Injecting skin safe Renew™ Silicone Replicator for a more comfortable and accurate prosthetic fit.
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What People Have Done With These Materials
Shooter Simulation Enhanced With Smooth-On Materials
St. Luke's personnel reached out to Smooth-On to assist in providing realistic moulage wounds.
Heart to Heart With Smooth-On® Silicones
Jesse Rios is a researcher working with the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.
Disaster Simulation and Training Exercise, Avalanche
Smooth-On worked with St. Luke's Hospital for this Avalanche Disaster Simulation Event
