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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Limited access to prostheses in lower-income countries (5%-15%) due to high costs and material scarcity.
  • 3D-printing technology offers accessible, patient-specific, and cost-effective prosthetic components.
  • The sustainability of 3D-printing for limb prostheses in lower-income settings remains under investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically evaluate the application of 3D-printing for producing limb prostheses.
  • Focus on utilization within lower-income and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs).

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review conducted in April 2020.
  • Searches across major databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library) and Google.
  • Inclusion of studies on prosthetic interventions for limb amputations in LLMICs.

Main Results:

  • Eighteen studies were included in the review.
  • Data analyzed on country of use, cost, weight, 3D-printing technology, patient satisfaction, and failure rates.
  • Identified 3D-printed prostheses as potentially low-cost and customizable.

Conclusions:

  • 3D-printed prostheses present a viable option for LLMICs due to low material costs, aesthetics, and personalization.
  • Significant gaps in homogeneous data highlight the need for more published research.
  • Increased research is crucial for broader knowledge dissemination and accessibility of 3D-printed prosthetics.