Finger Stability Stent

The challenge

To restore the ability of individuals with limited hand mobility to pinch handle things easily.

Who it helps

Individuals with limited finger/hand mobility that have trouble pinching and grabbing things.

How it works

Help picking up things (like keys, water bottles, pencil, etc) twisting things (door knobs) with less pain caused by Kenny's neuropathy.

A finger brace that stabilizes his index and middle finger which will allow him to pinch and grab things easier.

Tools needed

Measurement tool

Cutter

scissors

Pull saw

sewing machine

set of needles

Hot glue gun

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Vanderbilt University community, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
• Team: Kenny Crouch
• Category: Daily Living
• 9 downloads

The build files for Finger Stability Stent are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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