ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Implementation of 3D Printing Technology in the Field of Prosthetics: Past, Present, and Future.
Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 30 papers.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Evaluation of the Functional Outcome of a Bionic Myoelectric Prosthesis (Hero Arm) in Children With Upper Limb Agenesis After One Year of Use.
Pilot Study to Assess Safety and Performances of a Energy Storing and Return (ESAR) Prosthetic Foot Made in Additive Manufacturing
Who cites it
30 citing papers in PubMed.
- Design and Fitting Performance of a 3D-Printed Personalized Upper-Limb Socket: A Comparative Case Report.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Essential Requirements and Relevant Technologies for Load-Bearing 3D-Printed Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets and Their Components: State-of-the-Art Review.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2025Review
- Adaptive and context-aware volumetric printing.Nature · 2025Article
- Applications of 3D printing in orthopedics: a scoping review.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- Innovative 3D printing technologies and advanced materials revolutionizing orthopedic surgery: current applications and future directions.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Review
- Statistical models and implant customization in hip arthroplasty: Seeking patient satisfaction through design.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Revolutionizing healthcare and medicine: The impact of modern technologies for a healthier future-A comprehensive review.Health care science · 2024Review
- Revolutionizing Gastrointestinal Disorder Management: Cutting-Edge Advances and Future Prospects.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand Prosthesis Developed for Children.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Recent Advances in Biomimetics for the Development of Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Limbs.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Design and Assessment of Bird-Inspired 3D-Printed Models to Evaluate Grasp Mechanics.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Cells-in-Touch: 3D Printing in Reconstruction and Modelling of Microscopic Biological Geometries for Education and Future Research Applications.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- User-Centered Design of Limb Prostheses: A New University Course Designed to Spark Interest in Orthotics & Prosthetics for Bioengineering Students.Canadian prosthetics & orthotics journal · 2023Review
- Effect of the Thumb Orientation and Actuation on the Functionality and Performance of Affordable Prosthetic Hands: Obtaining Design Criteria.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Applicability of Poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene) for Three-Dimensional Printing of Tissue-Equivalent Samples.3D printing and additive manufacturing · 2022Article
- Research on Digital Technology Use in Cardiology: Bibliometric Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
- CyberLimb: a novel robotic prosthesis concept with shared and intuitive control.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Mapping the Landscape of Do-it-Yourself Medicine.Citizen science : theory and practice · 2022Article
- 3D printed customised external cranial plate in a patient with syndrome of trephined: 'a case report'.3D printing in medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
There is an interesting and long history of prostheses designed for those with upper-limb difference, and yet issues still persist that have not yet been solved. Prosthesis needs for children are particularly complex, due in part to their growth rates. Access to a device can have a significant impact on a child's psychosocial development. Often, devices supporting both cosmetic form and user function are not accessible to children due to high costs, insurance policies, medical availability, and their perceived durability and complexity of control. These challenges have encouraged a grassroots effort globally to offer a viable solution for the millions of people living with limb difference around the world. The innovative application of 3D printing for customizable and user-specific hardware has led to open-source Do It Yourself "DIY" production of assistive devices, having an incredible impact globally for families with little recourse. This paper examines new research and development of prostheses by the maker community and nonprofit organizations, as well as a novel case study exploring the development of technology and the training methods available. These design efforts are discussed further in the context of the medical regulatory framework in the United States and highlight new associated clinical studies designed to measure the quality of life impact of such devices.
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