This is a 3D printable wrist brace, designed whilst looking at how to supply Health Posts in Nepal with equipment after the earthquake. The design has been developed in collaboration with various medical practitioners in Nepal.

The design is printed flat, and later thermoformed to fit the patient.

Print in PLA only without support. Submerse in hot water to soften the PLA, then remove from the water, quickly remove excess water with a towel or equivalent, then form the wrist brace to the patient's wrist.

UP! Box

Yes

No

< 0.25mm

Solid

Print in orientation suggested (flat). Use a solid infill - if printed without solid infill, it will not bend into a smooth shape when thermoformed.

This object has a large flat base - depending on your printer's capabilities, it is recommended to pre-heat the bed, or if your bed is not heated, use BuildTak or equivalent techniques to prevent warping and peeling.