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I keep seeing stories about how different people designed their own prosthetics. Are prosthetics on the market just not good enough? Why I that? And why are the

• djmips 5y ago
  In my mind, they are more one size fits all. The amazing human machinery is so very adaptable. For a particular person's unique needs and application it makes sense to tailor it and no one knows more than the person using the prosthetic. This is analogous to writing your own software tool.
• water-your-self 5y ago
  I think perspective here is important for the designer. I doubt snowboarding utility is the top design goal when trying to make a prosthetic for a 6 year old born without a leg.
• sircastor 5y ago
  Because prosthetics are a medical product, paid for with insurance, they are highly regulated. Cast in an unforgiving light, a prosthetic maker’s first goal is to make sure an insurer will pay for it, then make sure it meets the needs of a wearer.