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. 2017 Aug 22;3:8. doi: 10.1186/s41205-017-0016-1

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Fig. 3 — Hockey Skate Adapter. a Blade mount was CT scanned at 0.625 mm slice increments and then reconstructed. STL file was exported. b Computer Aided Design and freeform articulating surfaces created. c Files were aligned with the reconstruction of the skate blade mount. d Connecting geometry (posts) added between entities. e Three part assembly manufactured from titanium alloy using an electron beam melting machine. f & g Prosthetic attachments allow patients to enjoy skating or play stand up hockey