Bodycad was founded in 2011 by Jean Robichaud a pioneer in custom technology and CAD/CAM software in the dental implantology industry. Jean was a driving force in the customization of dentistry which is considered standard of care today. His vision is to personalize and transform the orthopaedic industry.

“Bodycad’s proprietary Personalized Restoration Process makes true personalization possible. Surgeons can quickly and efficiently complete the Bodycad PREP (Personalized Restoration Evaluation Process):

Scan to plan: Patient images are sent to Bodycad to enable our Bodycad PREP Tech™ to perform precise measurements of anatomical features. The PREP Tech™ uses anatomical references that are scientifically supported to optimize function. The measurements are entered using Bodycad’s Personalized Restoration Software to enable the creation of a personalized restoration solution.
Approve design: A three-dimensional rendering of the patient’s anatomy, along with the proposed solution, is sent to the surgeon for approval or revision. Once approved, Bodycad manufactures the restoration in its own facilities using the latest manufacturing processes and highest quality industry standard materials.
Restore: The approved restoration is shipped to the surgeon with a customized Bodycad Instrument and Implant Kit, a Procedure in a Box. While the restoration technique itself is straightforward and easy to learn, Bodycad offers comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure an optimal procedure.”

Personalized restoration, also referred to as personalized orthopaedics, is associated with the personalized medicine movement in healthcare. It is an emerging field of medicine that uses diagnostic tools to identify specific anatomy to help assess which medical treatments, procedures and products will be best for each patient to restore function and mobility.

21 days from the time the surgeon approves the design.

Bodycad PREP Tech™ are true collaborators who work with the surgeon to achieve precise anatomical fit for every patient. PREP Tech™ are knowledgeable about principles of load bearing, joint articulation, and orthopedic correction. They offer consultation and support at every stage of the development process, from initial design to final approval. Bodycad PREP Techs are trained in engineering, human anatomy, and software programming. Because they work closely with individual surgeons, PREP Tech™ are able to develop a sense of a surgeon’s preferences and profile to further refine and customize each restoration.

Bodycad can use CT, MRI and digital radiographs. Bodycad is imaging agnostic, we believe we need the best images for the application. We continue to stay on top of current trends in imaging technologies to ensure a high level of precision in our 3D models. Our proprietary imaging algorithms allow for a fully automated segmentation with human verification steps. This allows for a very efficient and accurate model. We have guides for imaging procedures for the BC Reflex Uni™ and BC OnCall™ Cutting Guides which are available on our website.

Within a few days of receiving the images via the PREPLINK, a first plan is proposed. BC Fine Osteotomy™ solution is delivered to your hospital within 21 days from the approval of the plan.

BC Fine Osteotomy™ provides pre-operative and post-operative bone models. The unique perzonalized shape and patient-specific wedge, the plate fits only at the precise location providing the surgeon the assurance that the planning was properly executed during surgery.

With BC Fine Osteotomy™ we can take into account any other surgery that is planned along with the osteotomy such as an ACL reconstruction. Therefore, the plate will be to leave enough space for the tunnel.

BC Fine Osteotomy™ will take into account the position and orientation of the tunnel to design and manufacture a plate that will consider previous surgeries.

Yes, by doing all the planning in a 3D environment we are able to plan a mono or bi planar correction.

BC Fine Osteotomy™ needs a long standing AP Radiograph along with a CT scan of the leg. The CT Scan can be either full leg or the hip, knee, ankle. Refer to our imaging guide for further details. All the images can be sent by internet via the PREPLINK.

Connect to https://preplink.bodycad.com/ to create an account. One of our team members will contact you after your registration.

Both the plates and the screws are Titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V).

Yes, BC Fine Osteotomy™ offers 3 types of screws including 4.5 mm bicortical screws, 4.5 mm locking screws and 6.5 mm cancellous screws. They can be selected when filling out a new order form on the web portal PREPLINK.

Please consult the Bodycad OnCall imaging guide found in the download library or contact a PREP Tech™ at preptech@bodycad.com

Typically, 21 days from surgeon approval but this may vary according to the complexity of the design and the procedure.

A complex restoration includes any procedure which is typically a niche, underserved market and usually occurs in very small volume. Typically, this would include tumor resection, osteotomy and revision restorations.

We communicate through PREP Link, our proprietary software which allows a PREP Tech™ and surgeon to communicate and collaborate on the optimal design for the patient. For the first time the surgeon can modify the design of the implants and instruments to their preferences best suited for their patient. This is true personalization.

6mm.

Medical Grade Nylon (polyamide type 12) which is used by many companies for personalized guides thrughout the orthopaedic industry.

Once the product is approved and manufacturing begins we follow strict quality controls and processes to ensure we maintain the highest standards for precision. Also we have a MDSAP and ISO 13845 certifications.

We use proprietary algorithms to personalize the articulating surface based on the 3D rendering of the patient’s anatomy. The kinematics is unique for each patient and validated by finite element analysis (FEA) and contact pressure for each patient.