2025年9月,卡内基·梅隆用新的3D打印的指甲对关节炎或伤病病人进行调整,从僵硬改为灵活。 A new 3D-printed finger brace from Carnegie Mellon adapts from rigid to flexible for arthritis or injury patients, presented in September 2025.

卡内基·梅隆大学的一个新的可定制的手指支架允许用户在硬性状态和灵活状态之间互换,不移开,帮助关节炎或手受伤者从事诸如打字等日常工作。 A new customizable finger brace from Carnegie Mellon University allows users to switch between rigid and flexible states without removal, helping people with arthritis or hand injuries perform daily tasks like typing. 它用三维打印的部件和弹性带制成,采用简单的测量方法适应个体手解剖,目的是改进对康复的遵守。 Made of 3D-printed parts and an elastic band, it adapts to individual hand anatomy using simple measurements and is designed to improve rehabilitation adherence. 该设备在2025年9月的一次技术会议上作了介绍,尽管研究仍处于初步阶段,有待同行审议。 The device was presented at a technology conference in September 2025, though research remains preliminary pending peer review. 建议患者在使用前咨询医疗服务提供者。 Patients are advised to consult healthcare providers before use.