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Paediatric burn care : the challenge

Thinking of paediatric burn injuries inspires deep sympathy in anyone ’ s heart , simply because of the amount of pain they cause , both physically and emotionally . Resilience and a sense of progress are essential ingredients for hope that is vital to burn victims as they rebuild their lives and knowing that innovation in healthcare can provide all that is a relief , to say the least .

Regardless of the kind of burn a child has suffered , all burns are synonymous with stress , fear and trauma . Thus , helping burn victims involves a lot of patience plus personalised care reliant on innovative solutions , which didn ’ t use to be easily accessible . Luckily , nowadays there are technologies that can also contribute to the emotional support that small patients need to heal .

One such technology , 3D scanning , has revolutionised healthcare with such applications as 3D-printed prosthetics and orthotics , digital maxillofacial surgery and more . A brilliant illustration of this is this pilot initiative , jointly run by 3DZ and Romans Ferrari , a paediatric rehabilitation clinic in Lyon , set to create a completely new standard in acute and reconstructive burn care .

An all-star team to match the mission

Each of the companies is a pacesetter in what they do : a trusted long-term partner of Artec 3D , serving as an authorised reseller of 3D technology , 3DZ boasts a number of innovative offices all over the world , as well as a wealth of expertise in the industry . Romans Ferrari Centre in Lyon is a facility with highly qualified teams of doctors , nurses and rehabilitation staff doing pioneering work in wound care , scar treatment and reconstructive surgery . Currently , the specialists of Romans Ferrari treat 25 % of severely burnt children in France : along with the immediate help in healing , the Romans Ferrari Centre is instrumental in minimising scarring and getting their young patients back on track , able to live their daily life with as few disruptions as possible .

Medical revolution in the making : 3D for prosthetics

Romans Ferrari ’ s medical staff had been treating severely burned children for many years and were now committed to finding a less painful alternative to traditional ways . The main objective was to create special masks , able to heal

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