Hand Splint

The challenge

It provides proper hand positioning, prevents complications, and offers a lightweight, customizable, and comfortable alternative to traditional splints.

Who it helps

Children with similar conditions, such as cerebral palsy, nerve impairments, muscular dystrophy, or post-injury rehabilitation needs, as well as rehabilitation patients, therapists, and caregivers.

How it works

Using 3D printing, the splint can be precisely customized to the child's needs, produced quickly, and at a very low cost, making it an efficient and accessible solution.

A lightweight, comfortable, and adjustable splint that is customizable to the child’s needs and affordably priced.

Tools needed

Fusion 360

sewing machine

scissors

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Yazan, a toddler with muscle spasms, joint restrictions, and hand weakness, needing customized support.
• Category: Therapy
• 6 downloads

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

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