Full Send: The Hard Road That Led to Helping Others Move Forward with David Slider

20/11/2025 59 min Temporada 12 Episodio 10
Full Send: The Hard Road That Led to Helping Others Move Forward with David Slider

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Send us a textWe 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, and what makes the Americus foot feel lighter and livelier than it looks.• AirFit casting under load versus direct scanning • Four-scan workflow and remote 3D fabrication • Suction plus adjustability for volume and hotspots • Flexible inner swaps for quick tuning • David’s neuroma history and fit lessons • Merecus foot layup, split keel, and energy return • Social media as connector, career builder, and patient support • Choosing a prosthetist who listens and offers trials • Safety, waste, and smarter ovens in the lab • Why 3D printing speeds care and improves revenue cycleFind David: YouTube The Adventurous Amputee • LinkedIn David Slider • Instagram Pirate Peg Leg and The Adventurous AmputeeSpecial thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show

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