Naked Prosthetics brings cutting edge technology to Olympia
Over 30,000 people in the United States suffer a partial or full finger amputation each year. Two very simple everyday household items – doors and power tools – cause the majority of these accidents.
When Colin McDuff lost his own finger in a hunting accident in 2010, he used his skills as a welder to fashion a prosthetic finger out of bicycle parts. An avid cycler, McDuff was inspired by bikers in the cycling world. Enterprising athletes have made prosthetic limbs using bicycle shocks.
The prosthetic fingers available on the market were cosmetic only and not functional. McDuff wanted a functioning finger that would allow him to type, hold a coffee mug or even play an instrument. He brought his innovative design to his friend Bob Thompson and Naked Prosthetics Devices was born.
As the CEO of Lincoln Creek Lumber Bob Thompson knew there was a void in the prosthetic industry. Thompson was excited to bring a functional prosthetic finger to the market that would get people back to work after an injury. “We have a fully customizable prosthetic finger design that will allow the patient to pull the trigger on an air gun or type on a computer efficiently,” explains Thompson.
The prosthetics improve the overall grip and extension of the natural fingers. They restore strength, articulation and protect against further injury. It helps people who are missing all or part of their fingers perform most tasks. This allows users to remain active and working.
These prosthetics are part 3D printed and machined. There are three different versions of prosthetics available depending on the person’s needs.
Sources:
- https://youtu.be/UGriTgS4078
- https://www.businessinsider.com/prostheses-designed-make-everyday-tasks-easier-finger-loss-strength-articulation-2018-5
- https://www.thurstontalk.com/2017/02/11/naked-prosthetics/
- https://www.npdevices.com/
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