By LIV OSBY
The Greenville News 

Medical students use 3D printing for girl's prosthetic hand

 

August 16, 2019



GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — For Lily Larimer, having a "robot hand" is a great way to break the ice and play with her friends at school.

Her parents say it gives her confidence and the ability to do things she otherwise wouldn't be able to do.

And for the team in Greenville that produced the little girl's prosthetic hand, it's a rewarding way to help children with limb differences.

Now 8, Lily was born with a limb deficiency of her right hand, her mom, Kristy Larimer, told The Greenville News.

Though it hasn't slowed her down, Lily, who's about to enter the third grade at Greenbrier Elementary Sch...



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