Within the past year, a child, Griffin Matuszek, was fitted with a function 3-D printed hand!
Read the article to find out more. This serves as proof that 3-D printing has effectively helped children with limb deficiencies. However, there is a big difference between a hand and a leg. While a hand is more mechanically intensive, a leg is under more physical stress due to weight. A hand is a good place to start, but further research must go into the limitations of 3-D material.
Also check out this article published by Fox News to learn more about Griffin Matuszek's story. This article goes a bit more into the potential for 3-D products in the medical industries, both the pros and cons. Check it out!
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