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

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We 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 cycle
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1. Rolling Introduction And Road Setup (00:00:00)

2. AirFit Casting And 3D Printed Socket Plan (00:00:32)

3. Why Load Matters More Than Scans (00:03:00)

4. Neuroma History And Fit Challenges (00:05:15)

5. Remote Fabrication Workflow And Adjustability (00:06:02)

6. Suction With Adjustable Socket Strategy (00:08:15)

7. Technician Insights And Flexible Inners (00:09:50)

8. David’s Crash And Amputation Story (00:11:19)

9. Purpose, Recovery, And Adaptive Sports (00:16:45)

10. Social Media As A Connector And Career Engine (00:18:40)

11. Choosing A Prosthetist And Patient Options (00:21:05)

12. Listening, Support Systems, And Care Teams (00:24:05)

13. Emotional Journey And Patient Autonomy (00:26:15)

14. Career Shift To Allard And First Test Of The Foot (00:28:23)

15. Americus Foot Design, Layup, And Gait Feel (00:32:05)

16. Mentors, R&D, And Community Impact (00:36:40)

17. 3D Printing’s Role, Cost, And Access (00:38:27)

18. Workflow, Revenue Cycle, And Safety (00:42:45)

19. Lab Hazards, Smarter Ovens, And Fewer Mistakes (00:46:05)

20. Closing And Where To Find David (00:51:45)