Planning ortheses using customized biomodels for the treatment of laminitis in equines

Currently, laminitis is considered one of the main conditions that affect the hooves of horses, and is considered important in the medical clinic for large animals. The use of additive manufacturing to produce biomodels allows for a more accurate diagnosis, better assessment of the patient and pathological changes, as well as a broader visualization of the anatomy of the patient's limb or organ. The objective of this research is to develop a personalized biomodel of an equine hoof, using reverse engineering and additive manufacturing technology to assist in the planning of orthoses for the treatment of laminitis. The result of this research was the attainment of a biomodel with symmetry compatible to that of the chosen physical model, using reverse engineering and additive manufacturing techniques to assist in the development of custom orthoses, to support the treatment of laminitis, ease management and prevent the contact of the animal's hoof to the ground.