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M Ratto¹, D Southwick²

¹Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.

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|February 24, 2025

Summary

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This study explores 3D printing in prosthetics, highlighting the need to integrate prosthetist expertise into 3D printing design tools for better patient outcomes and well-fitting prosthetic devices.

Keywords:

3D Printing Additive Manufacturing Automation Design Fabrication Knowledge Orthotics Orthotist Prosthetics Prosthetist

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Additive Manufacturing

Background:

The integration of 3D printing in prosthetics has rapidly evolved.
The development of new prosthetic devices has often centered on technological advancements.
The role and impact of clinical prosthetist expertise in this evolution remain under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the history of 3D printing in prosthetics.
To detail the development of 3D printing design tools for prosthetics from 2014-2020.
To advocate for the essential inclusion of prosthetist knowledge in the 3D printing ecosystem for prosthetics.

Main Methods:

Historical review of 3D printing applications in prosthetics.
Case study detailing the development of proprietary 3D printing design tools (2014-2020).
Analysis of how prosthetist experience has influenced or been challenged by new production techniques.

Main Results:

3D printing technology has advanced significantly in prosthetic applications.
Claims regarding prosthetist experience in device production have been varied and sometimes contested.
Existing design tools may not fully leverage prosthetist clinical insights.

Conclusions:

Deeper integration of prosthetist knowledge and experience is crucial for advancing 3D printing in prosthetics.
Prioritizing clinical expertise will enhance the development of well-fitting and appropriate prosthetic devices.
Supporting prosthetists within the 3D printing ecosystem is vital for patient care.