Splint for injured finger (research only)

thingiverse

The "Finger Splint" prototype designed under Dr. R. Siderits' supervision is described in a parametric file. This project demonstrates feasibility and practicality of 3-D printed medical devices, with Thingiverse design derivatives enabled. However, it doesn't address oversight for design, production, distribution, and use of medical devices. It's intended for research purposes only. The splint can be scaled on any axis and printed using ABS plastic. Up to 30-40 splints can be printed in one run, each independently scalable. This approach could provide standardized devices for clinics, hospitals, or field first aid posts at a cost of less than 2 cents per splint. Downloading the file allows scaling on any axis for proper fit. The splint is intended for emergency field use under a qualified medical practitioner's supervision. A link to the design process is available. This project uses finger bones from thingiverse.com and is part of Dr. Siderits' Experimental Pathology Division Mentored Research Program - "Device Challenge." The author recently won several awards at their local Science and Engineering Fair for this project titled "3D Printable Medical Devices as Used to Create a Field Splint at an Affordable Price."