Rehabilitation of amputed thumb with a silicone prosthesis

Creating prosthesis, having realistic skin surface and seamless visual integration with the surrounding tissues, requires both artistic and technical skill. Anatomical design, thin margins, lifelike fingernails and realistic color/contours are essential for patient satisfaction. Prosthesis is especi...

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Published inJournal of natural science, biology and medicine Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 275 - 277
Main Authors Asnani, Pooja, Shivalingappa, Chandu, Mishra, Sunil, Somkuwar, Kirti, Khan, Faisal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications Pvt Ltd 01.01.2015
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects
Aesthetics
Case Report
Fingers & toes
Health aspects
Implants, Artificial
Prostheses
Prostheses and implants
Prosthesis
Rehabilitation
Retention
Silicones
India
Mumbai India
silicone elastomers
Finger amputation
finger prosthesis
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Summary:Creating prosthesis, having realistic skin surface and seamless visual integration with the surrounding tissues, requires both artistic and technical skill. Anatomical design, thin margins, lifelike fingernails and realistic color/contours are essential for patient satisfaction. Prosthesis is especially useful in case of lost body parts, as reconstructive surgery cannot fully restore aesthetics. This case report describes a simple technique for fabricating silicon finger prosthesis for a patient.
ISSN:0976-9668
2229-7707
DOI:10.4103/0976-9668.149239