This week, a Dubai resident installed the first full 3D printed prosthetic leg in the UAE. The 51-year-old Belinda Gatland is from the UK and is now based in Dubai. In a horse racing accident, her left leg was seriously injured and eventually she was amputated below her left leg.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Arab Health jointly promoted this 3D printing project, and Gatland also received a UK grant for injured jockeys. Although Gatland has installed a new 3D printed prosthetic leg for a few days now, she is very satisfied with the result.
"This new technology is incredible. I was deeply impressed by the fake legs on the new installation. It is very comfortable and real. I just put it on the machine. Now I can almost use the left. Do anything in the legs," Gatland said excitedly.
The parts of the prosthetic leg were printed at the Bulgarian medical company ProfFit and the German medical company Mecuris 3D, and the installation was carried out in Dubai.
The cost of a standard prosthetic leg ranges from 11,000 to 20,000 dirhams, while the cost of a custom prosthetic leg for a sporty person like Gatland can cost as much as AED 80,000. Through 3D printing, developers hope to reduce the cost to between Dh 2,500 and 4,000, which is closer to DHA's predicted 2025 prosthetic price.
“3D printing has enormous potential in the field of prosthetic devices. This technology allows for faster turnaround times, more personalized design and functionality, and great flexibility,†said the person responsible for installing the prosthetic leg for Gatland. This is a particularly good news for young amputees.
As 3D printing technology reduces costs, tailor-made prosthetics provide patients with a more convenient and affordable option.
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