Did a 3d printer really create arms for a little girl

Asked By Ruth E Tran 80 points N/A Posted on - 08/09/2012

Did someone really create prosthetic arm using a 3d Printer. If they did will we be able to create prosthetic limbs for our Vets.

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Answered By Cabe Gart 0 points N/A #129914

Did a 3d printer really create arms for a little girl

Dear,

Yes 3D Printer really creates arms for a little girl.

Example:

Two year-old Emma was born with a rare disease called arthogryposis that makes it so she can't raise her arms without assistance. Through the use of 3D printing, a Delaware hospital created a mobile plastic exoskeleton that now allows Emma to use her arms for many things.

3D printing ensures that a new exoskeleton can be created if Emma breaks or outgrow it. Emma is now on her second 3D-printed jacket and calls the device her "magic arms"

Thank you.

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