3D prostheses of a new type bring prosthetics to a new level.

The loss of limbs is a tragedy for man. Nevertheless, modern technologies are able to restore a significant part of the functionality of a lost limb using prosthetics. Recently, a new prosthetic technology has been introduced, which allows creating light and relatively inexpensive prostheses with a high margin of safety.

This technology requires the use of 3D printers and a special system for estimating the parameters of the remaining limb. Currently, it is about creating durable, light and functional prosthetic legs.
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Work on the creation of such a prosthesis begins with the study of the features of the anatomy of a particular person. A specific system is used that studies the parameters of the leg, including the volume of various muscles at rest and tension, the shape of the remaining part of the limb, etc. After that, a 3D model of the limb is built, on which stress tests are worked out. According to the results of the tests, experts proceed to further tests to study the distribution of weight and load points.



Well, after all these tests, the company creates an individual prosthesis. Material - titanium powder or special plastic. The outlines of the prosthesis are similar to polygonal models of objects in computer games.

According to the developers, the cost of manufacturing the prosthesis is $ 1,800. But it is now, when everything is done almost handicraft. When entering new levels, the cost of the prosthesis will decrease, and quite significantly. To enter the market, a company needs to receive FDA approval, and get some more money to start production.

In the future, the developers plan to create prostheses and other types.