{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,19]],"date-time":"2026-06-19T05:27:07Z","timestamp":1781846827229,"version":"3.54.5"},"reference-count":3,"publisher":"University of Toronto Libraries - UOTL","issue":"2","license":[{"start":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,12]],"date-time":"2024-01-12T00:00:00Z","timestamp":1705017600000},"content-version":"unspecified","delay-in-days":0,"URL":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/"}],"content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":["Can. Prosthet. Orthot. J."],"abstract":"<jats:p>Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is a Canadian charity with a mission to provide 3D printed prosthetic arms to people in-need across the world, by partnering with prosthetic care providers. This article explores the journey of VHP, sharing insights, lessons learned, ongoing directions, and the impact of 3D printing on prosthetic care for people with upper-limb amputation. Benefits such as affordability and customization are explored, as well as the challenges encountered, including quality control and the steep learning curve associated with working in the digital 3D space. Through this article, the potential of 3D printing to continue to transform the field of assistive technology and prosthetic and orthotic applications is underscored, especially when used for collaborative, humanitarian initiatives.\nArticle PDF Link: https:\/\/jps.library.utoronto.ca\/index.php\/cpoj\/article\/view\/42142\/32202\nHow To Cite: Dechev N, Knights K, Arklie K, Martindale M, Peirone M. Accessible prosthetic arms: Victoria Hand Project and the impact of 3D printing. Canadian Prosthetics &amp; Orthotics Journal. 2023; Volume 6, Issue 2, No.9. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33137\/cpoj.v6i2.42142\nCorresponding Author: Nick Dechev, PhDBiomedical Designs and Systems Laboratory, University of Victoria, Victoria, V8P 5C2 Canada.E-Mail: dechev@uvic.caORCID ID: https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7731-0280<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.33137\/cpoj.v6i2.42142","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,13]],"date-time":"2024-01-13T02:46:07Z","timestamp":1705113967000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["ACCESSIBLE PROSTHETIC ARMS: VICTORIA HAND PROJECT AND THE IMPACT OF 3D PRINTING"],"prefix":"10.33137","volume":"6","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7731-0280","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nikolai","family":"Dechev","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-1297-1378","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Kelly","family":"Knights","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8093-6583","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Kim","family":"Arklie","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0008-5158-8672","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Michelle","family":"Martindale","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6058-0447","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Michael","family":"Peirone","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"18618","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,12]]},"reference":[{"key":"64499","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"Zuo KJ, Olson JL. The evolution of functional hand replacement: from iron prostheses to hand transplantation. Plast Surg (Oakv). 2014 Spring;22(1):44-51. PMID: 25152647; PMCID: PMC4128433.","DOI":"10.1177\/229255031402200111"},{"key":"64500","unstructured":"Solomonov D. Prosthetic arm costs and financing: a comprehensive guide [Internet]. GroupEnroll.ca. [Cited 2023 Sep. 23]. Available from: https:\/\/groupenroll.ca\/prosthetic-arm-costs-guide"},{"key":"64501","unstructured":"Biocompatibility product Information, Product: Ultrafuse\u00ae PLA PRO1 [Internet]. BASF 3D Printing Solutions. [Cited 2023 Sep. 23]. Available from: https:\/\/move.forward-am.com\/hubfs\/AES%20Documentation\/Engineering%20Filaments\/PLA%20PRO1\/Biocompatibility%20Statement_Ultrafuse%C2%AE%20PLA%20PRO1_EN.pdf"}],"container-title":["CANADIAN PROSTHETICS &amp; ORTHOTICS JOURNAL"],"original-title":[],"link":[{"URL":"https:\/\/jps.library.utoronto.ca\/index.php\/cpoj\/article\/download\/42142\/32202","content-type":"application\/pdf","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"text-mining"},{"URL":"https:\/\/jps.library.utoronto.ca\/index.php\/cpoj\/article\/download\/42142\/32202","content-type":"unspecified","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"similarity-checking"}],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,13]],"date-time":"2024-01-13T02:46:13Z","timestamp":1705113973000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/jps.library.utoronto.ca\/index.php\/cpoj\/article\/view\/42142"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,12]]},"references-count":3,"journal-issue":{"issue":"2","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2023,12,22]]}},"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33137\/cpoj.v6i2.42142","relation":{},"ISSN":["2561-987X"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2561-987X","type":"electronic"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,12]]}}}