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Individualized functional finger prosthesis

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Project Overview

Finger prostheses have been provided to individuals who have sustained amputation of their fingers. Due to the inherent difficulty of retaining finger prostheses securely to restore grip strength and function many efforts to restore the finger have shifted focus toward cosmesis. These aesthetic silicone prostheses can be detailed and tinted to look very natural, and the restored length does restore passive function.

This project will focus on the development of a mechanical unit that is actuated by flexion/extension in the residual finger and that is adaptable to patient-specific finger sockets created by the prosthetist.

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Team members from left to right: Lane Van Epern, Crystal Jimenez, Linda Yang, Annie Yang, Brittany Warnell
Team members from left to right: Lane Van Epern, Crystal Jimenez, Linda Yang, Annie Yang, Brittany Warnell

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Final Design: a 3D-printed prosthetic finger with mechanical elements. These mechanical elements replace the elements that would be too small or fragile to 3D print.
Final Design: a 3D-printed prosthetic finger with mechanical elements. These mechanical elements replace the elements that would be too small or fragile to 3D print.

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Team Members

  • Crystal Jimenez - Team Leader
  • Annie Yang - Communicator
  • Lane Van Epern - BSAC
  • Brittany Warnell - BWIG
  • Linda Yang - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Ed Bersu - Advisor
  • Mr. Greg Gion - Client

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