Chris Baschuk on 3D Printed Prosthetics, Innovation & Advocacy in Upper Limb Care

In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Chris Baschuk, a trailblazer in upper limb prosthetics and the Director of Clinical Services at Point Designs. Chris also serves on the board of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and is a proud ambassador for POP, an organization working to expand the pipeline of professionals in Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthics.Together, Mike and Chris explore the cutting edge of prosthetic innovation—from the rise of 3D printing in clinical care to the need for greater access, education, and advocacy for people with limb loss.🔧 Chris shares his personal journey—from tinkering with tools as a child to mission work in Brazil that inspired his career in biomedical engineering and prosthetics. He explains how additive manufacturing is revolutionizing prosthetic options for partial hand amputees, and how companies like Point Designs are leading the charge with rugged, functional, and customizable prosthetic components.💡 Topics include:The evolution of multi-articulated prosthetic handsPattern recognition technology in upper limb devicesShifting from traditional fabrication to additive manufacturingAdvocacy to improve reimbursement and coding for partial hand prostheticsChris’s leadership in the Upper Limb Prosthetic SocietyMentorship and outreach through the POP ambassador programWhat his election to the Academy’s board means for future careMike also shares a fun then-vs-now look at prosthetic technology by comparing his vintage 1970s prosthetic hand with today’s advanced solutions.If you're passionate about prosthetic innovation, limb difference advocacy, or the future of orthotic and prosthetic education, this episode is a must-listen.Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest?  Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about our host Mike Bolland: https://mikebolland.com/