Abstract
3D printing is often discussed in the field of hand rehabilitation, yet many hand
therapists are unaware of this technology and how it either is used or could potentially
be used in rehabilitation. To shed some light on the state of 3D printing in hand
rehabilitation, we sought insight from a rehabilitation engineer, occupational therapy
educator, clinician, and hospital administrator to provide a comprehensive look at
the state of 3D printing today.
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- # 1.Traditional sculpting utilizes _____________ construction techniques
- a.positive
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- # 2.3D printing utilizes ___________ manufacturing techniques
- a.additive
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- c.positive
- d.neutral
- a.
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- a.the digital design is the most time-consuming part of the process
- b.the learning curve is steep
- c.most currently practicing CHTs are not qualified to employ these techniques
- d.all of the above
- a.
- # 4.There _______ categories of 3D printing manufacturing processes
- a.5
- b.6
- c.7
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 07, 2020
Accepted:
December 30,
2019
Received:
December 19,
2019
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest.
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