Pioneering low-cost 3D-printed transtibial prosthetics to serve a rural population in Sierra Leone – an observational cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.100874
Abstract: Background There is a huge unmet global need for affordable prostheses. Amputations often happen in Sierra Leone due to serious infections, complex wounds, traffic accidents and delayed patient presentation to the hospital. However, purchasing a… read more here.
Keywords: low cost; prosthesis; sierra leone; printed transtibial ... See more keywords
3D printed transtibial prosthetic sockets: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275161
Abstract: The prosthetic socket, which transfers load from the residual limb to the prosthesis, is an integral part of the prosthesis. 3D printing has emerged as a potentially viable alternative to traditional fabrication for producing sockets… read more here.
Keywords: printed sockets; failure; systematic review; socket ... See more keywords