3-D Printed Prosthetics by https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia en-us 2018-09-20 06:17:04 UTC 2025-11-02 06:50:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Summary lnickel https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283743837 Prosthetics are not easily accessible for children in developing countries. Factors such as cost, proximity of specialists and overall materials availability are hurdles many families have to overcome. Even if they should be so lucky to get one the prosthesis may need to be adapted or totally replaced as the child grows, adding another challenge to these children and their families. However with the increase in ease and accessibility of 3-D printing, personalized prosthetics are within reach for many more people than they were before.]]> 2018-09-20 06:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283743837 lnickel https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283744557 2018-09-20 06:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283744557 Positives lnickel https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283811754 - Increases availability of prosthetics to children who otherwise would not have the opportunity
- Allows those children to perform more activities independently
- Cosmetically, the resemblance of a normal hand is a requirement to be accepted amongst peers and neighbors in some developing countries
- Brings education to communities about STEM fields
- Turnaround time between initial development and the final product has been reduced

]]> 2018-09-20 10:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283811754 Negatives lnickel https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283812968 - Still lacking in availability of equipment to meet the need
- There is a "shortage of 40,000 trained prosthetists in poorer countries" (The Guardian, 2017)
- Need for quick production may lead to a lack of quality craftsmanship
- Lack of follow-up as the child grows may lead to skin or joint problems]]> 2018-09-20 10:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283812968 Author's Opinion lnickel https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283814752 While there is great potential with 3-D printed prosthetics, there also has to be great prosthetist following up with the children that get them made as they grow.  In developing countries as well as developed countries, the decrease in cost and time necessary to produce the prosthetics due to 3-D printing allows for more flexibility and freedom in design.]]> 2018-09-20 10:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/283814752 References lnickel https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/286328911 Birrell, I. (2017, February 19). 3D-printed prosthetic limbs: The next revolution in medicine. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/19/3d-printed-prosthetic-limbs-revolution-in-medicine

Cuellar, J. S., Smit, G., Zadpoor, A. A., & Breedveld, P. (2018). Ten guidelines for the design of non-assembly mechanisms: The case of 3D-printed prosthetic hands. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 232(9), 962-971.

[National Geographic]. (2015, December 26). How 3-D-Printed Prosthetic Hands Are Changing These Kids' Lives | Short Film Showcase [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl8ijPGEKO8
]]> 2018-09-27 03:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/286328911 Strengths lnickel https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/286331375 My five strengths are input, relator, arranger, significance, and command.

For the rest of my team, I would choose:

Angelica - analytical - I would want Angelica on my team for her strategic thinking ability. She would be a great asset in the mechanics of developing a new prosthetic.

Faith - futuristic - I would want Faith on my team to anticipate usage of each prosthetic. I believe she could think outside the box to know more than just what the child may need at the moment, but what abilities they may need in the future as well.

Ivy - individualization - I would want Ivy as a teammate to not only help the team to work together to achieve the common goal, but also to work with the patients and find how we can make each prosthetic individualized to them.

Pablo - positivity - I would love to have Pablo on my team for overall team morale. I believe having someone who is a cheerleader is a necessity for every team, especially when working with difficult circumstances surrounding the child's need for a prosthetic.

Randall - responsibility - I believe Randall would be an asset for my team because he would take accountability for making sure the prosthetic was done correctly, within budget, and on time.]]> 2018-09-27 03:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lnickel/rqw4wwhsm3ia/wish/286331375