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Journal of biomedical imaging and bioengineering

Volume 1, Issue 2

October 05-06, 2017 | Las Vegas, USA

3D PRINTING CONFERENCE INNOVATION,

MODELLING, APPLICATION & IMPLEMENTATION

dvancements in computer-aided design (CAD) programs

and additive manufacturing (3D printing) offer the

possibility of designing and printing customized upper-limb

prostheses at a low cost. However, there is a lack of specific

technical descriptions and clinical evidence supporting the

useof 3Dprintedprostheses. Thepurposeof this investigation

was to provide technical considerations and clinical evidence

of the possible benefits and obstacles in the use of upper-

limb 3D printed prostheses in pediatric populations. This

information is crucial for clinicians interested in exploring the

use of 3D printed prostheses for their patients.

Technical and clinical considerations for the development of 3D printed upper-limb prostheses for children

Jorge M Zuniga

University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA