Comments on: The Future is Here: 3D Printed Prosthetics

By: bill gosper

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 05:10:15 +0000

Do your homework!

“It came in the form of a YouTube video that showcased the work of Ivan Owen. Owen had used a 3D printer to make a

prosthetic hand for a five-year-old boy back in 2011.”

That was Liam! (Dippenaar?) Liam was (Prop Maker) Ivan’s very first hand customer. Liam tested all the prototypes, and is justifiably proud. Richard Van As had collaborated with Ivan to build Richard some innovative prosthetic fingers. The two announced their progress on FaceBook, where Liam’s mother jumped at the chance to help Liam. That’s how it all started. (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/robohand#/)

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By: Coryn Felix

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:45:59 +0000

References are listed after most of the sections, and the name of the author for this entire article is located at the top of the page, just below the title.

I do agree that an official bibliography would be nice in a singular spot.

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By: Stefanie

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 02:54:11 +0000

Hi. Im doing research on 3D printed prosthetics and find your article very helpful. I was wondering where is your resource list as I would like to find out about the grant student that is developing the Childs 3D prosthetic that stretches and expands.Many Thanks

Stefanie

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By: Anna

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:31:59 +0000

Thank you for all of this GREAT information! I have a paper I’m writing and this REALLY helped! Thank you SO MUCH!

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By: Natalie

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:23:45 +0000

Amazing article! First I just wanted to find an inspiration to my English project but then I discovered it’s somethimg more.Stories of these unique people are unbelivably inspiring. Thank you!

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By: Jesse Jamison

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:48:30 +0000

I’m really glad to hear that 3D printing is helping people get better prosthetics. It is important to make sure we get people whatever they need to live life to its fullest, and this sounds like a good way to do that. It also seems to be helping with research like in the case of Howard Kamarta and his fingers. It is simply easier to try new things and research into what works best requires a lot of trial and error.

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By: Joanna

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 04:23:12 +0000

Will 3 d printing of bone and muscle be available in the US soon? I have a partial shoulder replacement (the ball joint) for almost 3 years now and irreparable rotator cuff that limits my range of motion considerably and causes pain every time I move my right arm the least bit. I am hoping this technology will not take years to be perfected. Hoping to regain the use of my arm and limit the pain. Doctors tell me they cannot help me. I was losing hope until I heard about the 3 D bio-printing and stem cell research that can form bone.

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By: Daniel sharp

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 14:58:41 +0000

Have been an amputee for many years now but would love to have a fully functional ankle and foot would it even be possible for a 3D printer to accomplish this?

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By: ravi

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:08:36 +0000

my daughter was born with symbrachydactyly in left hand…. please help

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By: Kathleen Smith

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:34:27 +0000

I lost my leg below the knee just over a year now and was wondering how to get info about buying 1. Thanks x

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