Economic Potential for Distributed Manufacturing of Adaptive Aids for Arthritis Patients in the U.S.

Economic Potential for Distributed Manufacturing of Adaptive Aids for Arthritis Patients in the U.S.

By 2040, more than a quarter of the U.S. population will have diagnosed arthritic conditions. Adults with arthritis and other rheumatic conditions earn less than average yet have medical care expenditures that are over 12% of average household income. Adaptive aids can help arthritis patients contin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nicole Gallup, Jennifer K. Bow, Joshua M. Pearce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
3-D printing
additive manufacturing
arthritis
adaptive aid
distributed manufacturing
economics
motor skills
person–environment interaction
cost-effective
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/3/4/89

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