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> Does anyone have an interview with a person who has used a 3D Printed Prosthetic for a month or more? 1) One of the Iraq embedded journalists had his hand bl
by redis_mlc 7y ago
> Does anyone have an interview with a person who has used a 3D Printed Prosthetic for a month or more?
1) One of the Iraq embedded journalists had his hand blown off removing a sticky bomb thrown into their vehicle.
He tried an advanced prosthetic (not printed) but changed to a hook for strength and reliability.
2) It's important to request a shredded limb be removed since once the nerves and blood supply are reattached, Western doctors often won't amputate it in favor of a prosthetic. So you end with a limb that may not work, or be in chronic pain.
3) An Indian doctor has success with aluminum prosthetics. Cheap, strong, waterproof. There's a documentary.