3D Printing for Advancing Pediatric Orthotic Care With Invent Medical in Lincoln, NE

Jason Dean

My high school shop teacher introduced me to prosthetics and orthotics. I loved building just about anything, from furniture to cabinets to houses. I went on to complete my undergraduate studies at Doane College, where I volunteered and became a technician for a prosthetic company in Lincoln. I was sold right then and there. I loved fabricating, fitting, and meeting everyone who came into the office.

I returned to Lincoln in 2005 and began managing, creating, and building relationships in the Lincoln area. Few things make me feel better – or more proud – than creating devices that affect people in the direct and personal ways that my work does.

My wife Amanda and I have been in the Lincoln community for the last 15 years. Our two daughters have grown up here, and we all love this community along with the life we have built here. I am excited to join such a client-centered practice and to bring such a state-of-the-art and specialized facility to Lincoln.

David Carstens

I was introduced to the field of orthotics and prosthetics at a young age, when I started fabricating orthotics in my parents’ garage. As I learned more about materials and human-body movement, my interest in orthotics – and the processes of fabricating them – only grew. From there, friends and colleagues generously shared information and skills that I have used to evaluate and treat all sorts of wonderful people experiencing limb difference.

I joined the Limb Lab team because I wanted to make even more significant and positive changes for such people. As a proud husband to a talented massage therapist, I share my spouse’s commitment to personalized client-care and well-being. I am passionate about my work and committed to helping our clients lead better lives.

Jaden Schovanec

Jaden Schovanec is a Prosthetic Orthotic Resident at Limb Lab in Lincoln. His clinical work focuses on lower limb prosthetics for transtibial and transfemoral patients, cranial remolding orthoses, and a range of pediatric and geriatric care. He approaches every case with a commitment to building trust with patients and their families from the first interaction.  

Jaden earned his Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics from Northwestern University – The Feinberg School of Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His path to O&P was shaped by his hands-on problem-solving and early clinical exposure gained while shadowing at Limb Lab as an undergraduate. 

Born and raised in Nebraska, Jaden enjoys playing sand volleyball, golfing, watching movies, and cooking with his wife.