Social Initiative Using 3D Printing to Support People Affected by the War in Ukraine

Following the signing of an agreement between Ternopil National Medical University and the company “MED3DRUK,” a new training course for prosthetist-orthotist students was launched: “3D Modeling of Decorative and Protective Covers to Restore Lost Limb Volume, Protect the Prosthesis, and Prevent Clothing Damage.”

The course is implemented as part of a charitable social project aimed at producing 3D-printed devices for people affected by the war.

This is a hands-on training program that introduces students to modern 3D modeling and printing technologies used in medicine.

The main focus of the course is the creation of decorative and protective prosthetic covers that:

• help restore the lost volume of a limb;
• protect the prosthesis from damage;
• prevent clothing from tearing or wearing out;
• support the psychological adaptation of prosthesis users.

Participants acquire practical skills in working with digital technologies, learning to design personalized products, prepare 3D models for printing, and operate advanced 3D-printing equipment.

The initiative aims to combine student training with real assistance to individuals who need modern rehabilitation devices, while advancing innovative medical education in Ukraine.

The founders of the company, Khrystyna Loza and Yevhen Loza, are actively developing medical 3D printing in Ukraine. Their social initiative focuses on creating personalized 3D-printed prosthetic and orthotic devices, adaptive tools, and assistive technologies for military personnel and civilians injured as a result of the war.

Using advanced 3D modeling and rapid prototyping technologies, the team ensures the fast production of individualized solutions that improve functionality, comfort, and quality of life for those affected.

This partnership represents a significant step in modernizing the training of future prosthetists and orthotists, and integrating cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies into the educational process.