Michael Sperber

I am passionate that 3D printing is the future of orthotics and prosthetics

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Experience

  • Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist at Fairview Health Services
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Orthotic and Prosthetic Resident at Twin Cities Orthopedics
    Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Certified Orthotic Assistant at Orthotic Care Services
    2020 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistant at New York Rehabilitative Services
    Apr 2015 - Sep 2019 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    - Designed and modified hundreds of Orthotic and Prosthetic 3D images using many CAD softwares such as; Vorum Canfit, MedicoSoft, Solidworks, TechMed3D, and Meshmixer - Operated automatic heavy duty 4 axis CNC milling machines to create foam molds using many CAM software's such as; Deskproto and MasterCam - 3D Printing specialist - Designed and 3D printed many working and functional Orthotic and Prosthetic devices by using Polypropylene and Copolymer - Purchasing, ordering, and inventory management using OPIE Purchasing. - Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician skills - Fabricated Orthotic and Prosthetic devices using plaster and foam molds, lamination, plastic suction, routering, riveting, etc. - Serviced many patients with the need of Orthotics and Prosthetics containing; preparatory care, material selection, modification, fabrication, evaluation, diagnostic fittings, gait analysis and training, follow-ups, and patient education. - Daily visits to various nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and patient homes to work with physical therapists, rehab directors, and supervisors in order to service patients with the need of an Orthotic and/or Prosthetic device(s).