Offering a helping hand

OHSU trauma surgeon Albert Chi is on the cutting edge of both low-, high-tech prosthetics

By Erik Robinson July 04, 2017 Portland, Ore.

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Dr. Albert Chi assembles a 3D prosthetic hand on June 22, 2017 at OHSU, made for Jude Rochon, 6, of Astoria. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

Volunteer Isaac Womack (left) works with Dr. Albert Chi as they assemble a 3D prosthetic hand for Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6, on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

A 3D printed prostheic hand was created for Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

The Rochon family (left to right) Sawyer, 9, Alivia, Mia, 11, Jude, 6, and Mike wait as Jude's new 3D prosthetic hand is assembled on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

Mia Rochon, 11, gives her younger brother Jude Rochon the thumbs-up sign as Jude receives his new 3D prosthetic hand on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

Dr. Albert Chi (left) gives Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6, instructions on using Jude's new 3D prosthetic hand on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6, uses his new 3D prosthetic hand to balance himself on a scooter, on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

Volunteer Isaac Womack used a 3D printer to create parts for an assitive prosthetic hand for Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6. The assistive device was built by Womack and Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Isaac Womak)

3D printed assistive device

Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6, sits with his mother Alivia as he waits to receive his new 3D prosthetic hand on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6, received his new 3D prosthetic hand on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

3D printed assistive device

Dr. Albert Chi (left) works with volunteer Isaac Womack to fit a harness onto Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6, on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The harness holds an assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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Jude Rochon, 6, receives a 3D printed assistive device created by Dr. Albert Chi, M.D., M.S.E. (OHSU)

3D printed assistive device

Jude Rochon of Astoria, 6, received his new 3D prosthetic hand on June 22, 2017 at OHSU. The assistive device was created by Dr. Albert Chi (left) for free, crafted out of 3D printed parts and fitted to a shoulder harness. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)