Challenges and Solutions in Design and Fabrication of Finger Prosthesis

Abstract

The finger is important for its function and appearance. Finger loss causes functional and mental health issues. Finger prostheses are frequently not very long-lasting. It must be changed on a regular basis because frequent insertion and removal could cause permanent damage or discoloration. There are numerous clinical and laboratory stages involved in the production of a new finger prosthesis, which takes time. Complex adjustments need to be made during the delivery visit even after the finger prosthesis has been made to ensure a secure fit and the right marginal adaptation.

Finger Prosthesis: An Economic and Esthetic Approach

“…Recently prosthetic hands are new innovations in prosthetic rehabilitation of hands and fingers, which can actively abduct and adduct with the implementation of various electronic configurations. Cabibihan has successfully worked on fabricating characterized fingers, which can replicate its function using Computer Tomography (CT) data of patients remotely [ 12 - 14 ]. But because of its high cost, the use of this technology to fabricate hands or fingers is limited; still, this method is useful in pandemic conditions like Corona.…”