date-created: '2014-12-02'
date-updated: '2024-06-18'
manifest-author:
    name: Appropedia
    email: admin@appropedia.org
title: 'Limb Prosthetic'
description: 'For the OSAT (Open Source Appropriate Technology), I chose to create a limb prosthetic as I felt it was a technology that is needed at a low cost. I set out by first researching other prosthetics. I found out that to attach a prosthetic, how it usually works is to put a sleeve on to the limb which then will adhere to the prosthetic by a strap with a clasp or other implementation. This will allow the prosthetic to have a tight fit (without squeezing the limb) and to also be attached to the prosthetic so that it could not slip off. I also looked at different types of hand prosthetics that are made and used.'
keywords: '3D printing, custom hand prosthetic, osat, pla filament, Medical, Prosthetic, OSAT 3D-Printable Designs'
project-link: 'https://www.appropedia.org/Limb_Prosthetic'
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    social:
        platform: Appropedia
        user-handle: U
version: 58
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image: 'https://www.appropedia.org/w/images/8/82/ModeledProsthetic_limbprosthetic.png'
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license:
    documentation: C
licensor:
    name: U
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documentation-home: 'https://www.appropedia.org/Limb_Prosthetic'
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