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Wayne Luckett, LP, of Louisville Prosthetics in Kentucky is no stranger to prosthetic evolution as a third-generation prosthetist. His journey began in the family business, founded by his grandfather in 1951 and carried on by his father starting in 1960. Growing up around wooden knees and sockets, Wayne witnessed firsthand the evolution of prosthetic technology. Today, with the help of Galileo’s 3D printing technology, he’s taking patient care and efficiency to new heights.

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"When Protosthetics approached us about using their 3D printer, I was excited about the opportunity. I had no prior 3D printing experience," Wayne recalled. Before opting in, Wayne received a 3D printed sample check socket, which he says, “made all the difference before opting into the program.” Practitioners now have an option to receive a free sample or to preview a month of Galileo sockets before choosing to rent their own machine.

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For Louisville, the transition from traditional methods to digital design has been transformative. "The biggest advantage for us is that our staff can now take their long-term hand-crafted techniques and apply them to CAD design," Wayne explained. "There’s a short learning curve with taking scans and measurements, but once we got the process down, we have been able to create an anatomically correct image with the Galileo digital design team.” 

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The results speak for themselves. Wayne reported that 8 out of 10 sockets produced with the Galileo 3D printer fit perfectly or require just one ply of adjustment. The remaining cases usually involve patients with fluctuating conditions, but even then, the program has proven to be a success. "During busy seasons in the past, I'd have to work nights and weekends just to keep up," Wayne shared. "With Galileo, I can take care of my patients and also get my weekends back to spend with family."

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Wayne is also spreading the word to other practitioners. "I would tell those interested in 3D printing to trial Galileo,” he confirmed. “When we’ve had difficult cases, Galileo has had an answer every time.” Wayne recounted a remarkable experience he had sending in an order for a complicated hip disarticulation patient. "I took a good cast, sent the scan, and when I received the print, it was 85-90% accurate. That’s almost unheard of with complex fittings," he said.

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At the heart of Louisville's practice is a commitment to solving problems for their patients. After months of using the 3D printer, Wayne is ecstatic with both the support and the products he’s received. “It really speaks to the quality of people and products at Galileo,” he said. Wayne and Louisville are moving strong ahead, evolving with all the technology modern prosthetics has to offer.