Low Cost 3D printed Prosthetic for Congenital Amputation using Flex Sensor

Millions of people are suffering from different types of amputation problems around the world. A Large number of patients cannot afford automated prosthesis limbs as they are extremely expensive. In under developed and developing countries, the problem is more acute. On the other hand, different people have distinctive prosthetic needs as amputations differ from person to person. So, this study approaches towards the development of a cost effective need based customized prosthesis for an upper limb congenital amputee patient. 3D printing technology allows to change and customize the shape of the prosthesis according to patient's needs, as well as makes the limbs affordable. In this study, the developed prosthesis was designed for a child with Ectrodactyly upper limb amputation. The prosthesis was designed keeping the patient's limitations under consideration, and enabling her to use her amputated limb to engage in tasks beyond her limitations.