The project involves developing a prosthetic finger printed from filaments using 3D printers. There is currently a vacuum in the finger apparatus sector, and almost all patients are only eligible for cosmetic fingers, either for physical or financial reasons. 3D printing allows us to produce a functional prosthesis that is accessible to all patients hoping to restore hand function.

The CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal model is in the patient testing phase. The initial results are very promising.

Our goal is to continue to improve our project to make a high-performing finger that is accessible to all.

The 3D-printed finger prosthesis project benefits patients, their families and the health care system in multiple ways. First, this innovative device fills a gap in the finger prosthesis market. Patients who cannot afford expensive finger prostheses or who are ineligible for functional prostheses will now be able to access a solution that meets their needs.

The project incorporates new technologies that are underutilized in the health field. The 3D models remain accessible at the facility and can be replicated quickly. As a result, the project creates a bank of components, which drastically reduces production and design costs over the long term.

Project submitted by Félix Quentin, Prosthetist