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Jelle Ten Kate¹, Gerwin Smit¹, Paul Breedveld¹

¹a Department of BioMechanical Engineering , Delft University of Technology , Delft , The Netherlands.

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Summary

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This study reviews 58 3D-printed upper limb prostheses, detailing their specifications and manufacturing. While offering customization, evidence on user acceptance, functionality, and durability of these 3D-printed hands is limited.

Keywords:

3D-printing hand prostheses specifications upper limb

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Technology
Additive Manufacturing

Background:

Upper limb deficiency impacts daily living activities.
Prosthetic hands restore function for individuals with limb loss.
3D-printing offers a novel manufacturing approach for prostheses.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a quantitative overview of existing 3D-printed upper limb prostheses.
To identify benefits and drawbacks of 3D-printed prosthetic devices.
To inform improvements based on user needs.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review across Scopus, Web of Science, and specialized websites.
Extraction of quantitative data on mechanical and kinematic specifications.
Analysis of 3D-printing technologies employed.

Main Results:

Overview includes 58 devices with general, mechanical, and kinematic specifications.
Prostheses cover various upper limb amputation levels and control types.
Maximum material cost noted at $500, with a focus on devices for children.

Conclusions:

3D-printing enables significant individualization (sockets, aesthetics) without production adjustments.
Evidence regarding user acceptance, functionality, and durability of 3D-printed hands is currently lacking.
Cost-effectiveness compared to methods like injection molding requires further investigation.