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Magnetic Thimble
by GabrielaB
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This is a tool designed for a patient who had lost his index, middle and ring finger and conserves the first phalanx of the thumb and pinky finger on his left hand (refer to pictures).
This allows him to perform tip grip and hold a nail or a screw.
The thimble had a PLA framework, a silicone body, and a magnet. The silicone body is fabricated by pouring silicone inside a mold (refer to pictures)
The framework has a circular pattern that allow a better attachment of the silicone and has a
This allows him to perform tip grip and hold a nail or a screw.
The thimble had a PLA framework, a silicone body, and a magnet. The silicone body is fabricated by pouring silicone inside a mold (refer to pictures)
The framework has a circular pattern that allow a better attachment of the silicone and has a
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