Introduction: The main goal of having prosthesis is to provide the opportunity to perform those daily activities that are most important for every individual, but for now none upper limb prosthesis can fully replace the lost limb. Purpose: Purpose is the review of literature in the field of affordable 3D printed prosthesis and to create an electrical open source prosthesis with a 3D printer brand Zortrax M200. Methods: A descriptive method was used. Search was conducted from March to May 2017, through databases such as Google Scholar, Web of Science and Medline. After a review, followed a contraction of articles on those from 2014 or younger. Used literature was from the first three pages of results. Literature from chapters of the anatomy and prosthesis for the upper limbs, with associated sub-sections, is obtained from the library of Health Sciences Faculty in Ljubljana. In addition to the descriptive method, is also used the method of evaluation work, which presents the production of affordable prosthesis using Zortrax 3D printer, its advantages and disadvantages. Results: Most of the freely accessible 3D printed prosthesis works on the principle of voluntary closing, with the help of elastic bands and cords. Weight ranges from 70 g to 2000 g, with the prices of manufacturing below $500. The main drawback of most prostheses available on market is noise and weak grip. Discussion and conclusion: Cost of making own upper limb prosthesis is 85 euros without batteries and myoelectrical sensors. The maximum grip strength was 1.02 N. The sum range of motion of the fingers healthy hands, according to the literature, is 260°, and the sum of the value own-manufactured prosthesis is 237°. 3D printing is future, however development must eliminate the deficiencies that prevents full integration of individuals into society.
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