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High costs for prosthetic devices limit access for children with limb differences. Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers affordable, customizable, and accessible prosthetic solutions, especially for upper limb differences.

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Additive Manufacturing

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  • Cutting-edge prosthetic devices are often prohibitively expensive, restricting access for children with limb differences.
  • Traditional prostheses require frequent replacement due to rapid growth and damage in pediatric patients.
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  • To explore the potential of 3D printing for creating accessible, customized, and affordable prosthetic devices for children.
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  • Review of current literature on 3D printing applications in prosthetics.
  • Analysis of the cost-effectiveness and customization potential of 3D-printed devices.
  • Evaluation of the suitability of 3D printing for pediatric upper limb differences.

    • Main Results:

    • 3D printing significantly reduces the cost of prosthetic device procurement and maintenance.
    • 3D-printed prostheses offer high levels of customization to meet individual patient needs.
    • Children with upper limb differences are particularly well-suited for 3D-printed devices due to frequent replacement needs.

    Conclusions:

    • 3D printing technology can democratize access to prosthetic care for children with limb differences.
    • The affordability and customization of 3D-printed prosthetics make them a viable alternative to traditional devices.
    • Medical professionals should embrace and investigate 3D-printed solutions for pediatric prosthetic applications.