A groundbreaking, easy-to-use 3D printable finger prosthesis created by a recent University of Houston graduate could offer amputees a low-cost solution to restore finger functionality. David ...

David Edquilang, a recent University of Houston graduate, is the visionary mind behind an innovative finger prosthesis aptly named Lunet, which has garnered acclaim and recognition worldwide. In our ...

Lunet is made up of common 3D-printed plastics polylactic acid and thermoplastic polyurethane. Each finger contains four parts held together by plastic pins. A groundbreaking, easy-to-use 3D printable ...

Making a very simple prosthetic arm can cost $1,000 for the materials alone. But 3D scanning and printing can shrink the cost to as little as $4. In Guatemala, where some families might earn $50 in a ...

When he was 13 years old, the age at which adolescents are entering their most awkwardly self-conscious teenage years, Christophe Debard had his leg amputated. Just a couple of years earlier, he had ...

Each year, thousands of people around the world lose a hand or finger, often due to accidents, war, natural disaster or illness. After this loss, accessing and affording traditional prosthetic devices ...

After this loss, accessing and affording traditional prosthetic devices can present their own challenge to these individuals, who are often in developing countries with limited medical care. A group ...