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Medical Art Prosthetics: 3D printed socket and core for lifelike silicone finger prostheses

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The team will design a socket and core to be used for a functional and aesthetically realistic prosthetic for finger amputees.

Project Overview

Individuals who undergo partial or full finger amputations rely on lifelike silicone finger prosthesis to improve appearance. However, the silicone is too soft and flexible, providing little function when the patient grasps an object. The prosthesis is artistically rendered to appear very natural, but it buckles and may fall off if the wearer shakes hands or attempts to grasp a heavy object. To solve this, fabricating a thin-walled socket and rigid core would help create a sense of skeletal connection and restore greater functionality to the affected hand. This connection would serve as a point of contact for a lifelike silicone finger.

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Team Photo (Left to Right: Sarah, Kaiya, Morgan, Ella, Ruhi)
Team Photo (Left to Right: Sarah, Kaiya, Morgan, Ella, Ruhi)

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