ACCESSIBLE PROSTHETIC ARMS: VICTORIA HAND PROJECT AND THE IMPACT OF 3D PRINTING

CANADIAN PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS JOURNAL Pub Date : 2024-01-12 DOI:10.33137/cpoj.v6i2.42142

Nikolai Dechev, Kelly Knights, Kim Arklie, Michelle Martindale, Michael Peirone

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Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is a Canadian charity with a mission to provide 3D printed prosthetic arms to people in-need across the world, by partnering with prosthetic care providers. This article explores the journey of VHP, sharing insights, lessons learned, ongoing directions, and the impact of 3D printing on prosthetic care for people with upper-limb amputation. Benefits such as affordability and customization are explored, as well as the challenges encountered, including quality control and the steep learning curve associated with working in the digital 3D space. Through this article, the potential of 3D printing to continue to transform the field of assistive technology and prosthetic and orthotic applications is underscored, especially when used for collaborative, humanitarian initiatives. Article PDF Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/42142/32202 How To Cite: Dechev N, Knights K, Arklie K, Martindale M, Peirone M. Accessible prosthetic arms: Victoria Hand Project and the impact of 3D printing. Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal. 2023; Volume 6, Issue 2, No.9. https://doi.org/10.33137/cpoj.v6i2.42142 Corresponding Author: Nick Dechev, PhDBiomedical Designs and Systems Laboratory, University of Victoria, Victoria, V8P 5C2 Canada.E-Mail: dechev@uvic.caORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7731-0280

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