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Teen Innovator Creates Game-Changing Forearm Cast for Recovery

8/8/2025

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After suffering a back fracture, 17-year-old hockey player Jake Inglis invented Morphopaedics, a revolutionary forearm cast. This lightweight, breathable design not only allows for X-rays without removal but also adapts to swelling, enhancing recovery. By modernizing fracture treatment, it promises greater comfort for patients and improved efficiency for the NHS.

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Story summary

After suffering a back fracture, 17-year-old hockey player Jake Inglis invented Morphopaedics, a revolutionary forearm cast. This lightweight, breathable design not only allows for X-rays without removal but also adapts to swelling, enhancing recovery. By modernizing fracture treatment, it promises greater comfort for patients and improved efficiency for the NHS.