Applying Body-Powered, 3D Printed Prostheses in Finger Amputation Patients-Applying Body-Powered, 3D Printed Prostheses in Finger Amputation Patients

Applying Body-Powered, 3D Printed Prostheses in Finger Amputation Patients

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Dr. Seunghak Lee from Asan Medical Center in South Korea discusses the use of body-powered 3D printed prosthetics for finger amputations. He highlights the advantages of 3D printing, such as low cost, easy accessibility, and individualization. The prosthetics use a linkage system that utilizes the flexion force of the MCP joint to create a more natural finger motion. Dr. Lee presents two case studies, one involving a young female with a bland injury and another involving a patient with a DIP disarticulation. Both patients were satisfied with the prosthetics, although durability is a concern. Overall, Dr. Lee recommends 3D printed prosthetics as a good option for finger amputations.

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Dr. Seunghak Lee

Asan Medical Center

South Korea

body-powered 3D printed prosthetics

finger amputations