Finger prosthesis: A novel way to restore the form, function, and esthetics.
Nagaveni S SomayajiPallawi SinhaJitendra SharanJagadish Prasad RajaguruAnand MaryaPublished in: Clinical case reports (2023)
Complete or partial finger amputations impact an individual's psychological and physical well-being and are considered the most frequently observed pattern of hand loss. A customized prosthesis offers the patient rehabilitative, functional, and psychological advantages. Retention is the key to the success of such prosthetic restoration. The present case report describes a novel technique that utilizes passive vacuum fit and mechanical retention to restore controlled function movements as a metal wire framework. The procedure was economical, most importantly, produced life-like anatomy of the missing digit and restored the function to some extent.