Boy, 10, Receives Custom 3D-Printed Prosthesis After Explosion Injury

A 10-year-old boy from Krasnogorsk has received a custom-made finger prosthesis after losing part of his hand in an explosion. Gleb Brovar was fitted with the device by Motorika ORTO, a company specialising in digital prosthetics. The incident that led to his injury remains under criminal investigation.

The explosion occurred on 11 November 2025, when Gleb Brovar was injured by a device with the power of 10 grams of TNT. Authorities later opened a criminal case under charges related to attempted murder and illegal use of explosives.

Motorika ORTO took on Gleb's case, using 3D scanning and printing to design a traction prosthesis tailored to his needs. The entire production process lasted around two weeks, with final fitting and calibration completed in just one to two days. On the day the prosthesis was handed over, Gleb's mother, Galina Brovar, was visibly moved as her son received the device. The prosthesis was provided at no cost, as such assistive devices are covered under state support programmes in Russia. Gleb is now adjusting to the new limb, undergoing rehabilitation to adapt to its use in daily life.

The custom prosthesis allows Gleb to regain some hand function after his injury. His rehabilitation will continue as he learns to use the device effectively. Meanwhile, the investigation into the Krasnogorsk explosion remains ongoing.