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Designing A 3d Printed Prosthetic To Meet Task-Specific Needs: A Case Study, Daniel Panchik, Gina C. Feeney, Angeline A. Springer, Cristina G. Vanbrocklin, Hannah E. Winters

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The purpose of this case study is to explore the ease of utilizing task-specific design in computer-aided, open-source 3D printed design software. Two participants were recruited and assessed using subjective and objective measures to guide the prosthetic designs. Hand measurements were obtained and entered into computer software to create computer-aided design drawings of the digit prosthetics. Field notes were taken throughout this process by the interdisciplinary team and analyzed to address the ease of utilizing this technology. Objective assessments showed that both participants experienced decreased expansion, grip, and prehension strength of their affected hands. Semi-structured interviews with the participants identified …