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Rapid prototyping offers affordable, customizable prosthetic arms and hands, but challenges like durability and user acceptance remain. Emerging technologies and new materials may address these issues for improved prosthetic design.

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics

Background:

  • The prosthetics market has evolved towards systems with increased actuation and the integration of emerging technologies.
  • Rapid prototyping (RP) has become increasingly prevalent in prosthetic applications, offering unique advantages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of current 3D printed prosthetic solutions.
  • To compare the features of existing 3D printed prosthetics.
  • To discuss the potential impact of 3D printing on the field of prosthetics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of available functional layouts for multi-articulated 3D printed hands and sockets.
  • Comparative analysis of features of current 3D printed prosthetic solutions.
  • Discussion of challenges and potential solutions in 3D printed prosthetics.

Main Results:

  • Freely available functional layouts for 3D printed hands and sockets are being utilized by patients.
  • Rapid prototyping offers affordable and customizable solutions with ease of maintenance and repair.
  • Despite advantages, challenges such as durability, grip strength, reproducibility, and user acceptance need systematic addressing.

Conclusions:

  • 3D printing presents an attractive, customizable, and maintainable approach to prosthesis design.
  • Addressing challenges in durability and user acceptance is crucial for wider adoption of 3D printed prosthetics.
  • Advancements in printable materials could enhance prosthetic functionality but may impact cost and accessibility.