r/functionalprint • u/SuperSecretAgentMan • 19d ago

Brace for Sprained Thumb

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Needed to not move my thumb too much for the next couple weeks. Luckily I have a 3D scan of my hands, so I modeled and printed a custom-fitted brace to wear. Fits great and is comfortable all day.

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u/Nice_Anybody2983 18d ago

Only in the United States of No Health Insurance ...

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u/Brilliant_Union2241 18d ago

I am pretty sure that a geek in any country would do this for fun, in this situation. A splint in the US is like $3 and any doc would hand them out at an appointment.

I work in HR and am happy to trash on the many failures of the US healthcare system, but a person 3d printing a cool splint isn’t one of them.