10-Year-Old Gleb Brovar Receives Custom 3D-Printed Prosthesis After Krasnogorsk Explosion

A 10-year-old boy from Krasnogorsk has received a custom-made traction finger prosthesis after losing part of his hand in an explosion. Gleb Brovar was injured on 11 November 2025 when a device with the power of 10 grams of TNT detonated. His new prosthesis, designed using advanced digital technology, marks the beginning of a long rehabilitation process. The explosion in Krasnogorsk left Gleb Brovar with severe hand injuries, prompting authorities to open a criminal case under charges of attempted murder. While investigations continue, his family turned to Motorika ORTO, a specialist prosthetics centre, for support.

The team at Motorika ORTO handled every step of the process, from initial consultations to paperwork and final fitting. Using 3D scanning, computer modelling, and 3D printing, they crafted a traction prosthesis tailored to Gleb's needs. Production took around two weeks, with an additional one to two days for fitting and calibration. In Russia, children like Gleb receive such prostheses free of charge under the Individual Rehabilitation and Habilitation Program (IRHP). The devices are updated regularly to match a child's growth. On the day Gleb's mother, Galina Brovar, collected the prosthesis, emotions ran high as the family took a first step toward restoring basic hand functions. Now, Gleb faces a period of adaptation and physical rehabilitation. The prosthesis will help him regain some independence, but learning to use it effectively will take time and practice.

The custom traction prosthesis offers Gleb Brovar a chance to rebuild essential skills after his injury. His case also highlights the role of digital technology in modern prosthetics, as well as the support available through Russia's state-funded rehabilitation programmes. Meanwhile, the criminal investigation into the Krasnogorsk explosion remains ongoing.