Prosthetic rehabilitation of an amputated finger

Garg, Meenu; Pathak, Chetan; Tangri, Sonal Batra; Gupta, Amit

doi:10.4103/0976-4003.191734

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“…Garg et al, concluded that the patients most accept fabricated silicon fingers because of better esthetics and availability, which was in accordance with our experience. 14 Similarly, Agrawal et al, pointed out that silicon fingers fulfil the esthetic and psychological needs of amputees and provide social acceptance. 15 Partial or complete hand amputation results in loss of prehensile thumb functions and loss of strength, grip and debilitation of the hand, along with psychosocial insecurity, emotional disturbance, and financial difficulties.…”

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Rehabilitation of Partial Hand Amputations in Pakistan

Khalil

Raza

2022

PAFMJ

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Objective: To describe prosthetic/cosmetic rehabilitation of partial hand amputations. Study Design: Case series. Place and Duration of Study: Out Patient Department (OPD) of the Rehabilitation Department Combined Military Hospital Multan from Jul to May 2020. Methodology: Patients with partial hand amputations, due to any cause, reporting to OPD of Rehabilitation Department in CMH Multan were included. Demographic data (age, gender, education), cause, type and duration of injury and cosmetic intervention were documented. Results: A total of 10 patients were recruited. All the participants were males. The mean age of the patients was 34.1 ± 2.8 years. The average duration of amputation was 5.2 ± 1.7 years. The most common cause of amputation was blast injury (n=3), followed by injury with heavy machinery (n=2), firearm injury (n=2), fall from the train (n=1), electric injury by high tension wire (n=1), and frostbite (n=1). The type of amputation included: left transmetacarpal with thumb sparing (n=3), ray amputation of the right index finger (n=3), right transmetacarpal with thumb sparing (n=1), ray amputation of the right middle finger (n=1), amputation left partial thumb and index finger (n=1), the right fourth and fifth finger amputation (n=1). All the patients could carry out activities of daily living even without a prosthesis. Ottobock silicon finger fillers with cosmetic sleeves were provided to all the patients. Conclusion: Aesthetically acceptable silicon finger fillers are the mainstay of rehabilitation of hand amputations in lower-middle-income countries with poor access to rehabilitation.

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Rehabilitation of Partial Hand Amputations in Pakistan

Khalil

Raza

2022

PAFMJ

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“…Retention of finger prosthesis can be enhanced by ring, medical grade adhesives, implants etc [10][11][12] . Patient's normal hand can be used for fabrication of wax pattern and the angulation can be modified by sculpting.…”

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Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Partially Amputated Finger With Customized Ring-a Case Report

S¹,

Jei²,

Murugesan³

et al. 2022

JPID

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AIM: The aim of the present case report is to make a life like prosthesis using the remnant portion of the remaining finger and also it should resemble the unaffected finger of the other hand. INTRODUCTION: The individuals life quality depends on the state of being free from any illness or injury. Loss of body structure due to any form of illness or injury will affects the morale of the individual. Finger is a more vital organ to perform classic everyday function. Any defect in the finger leads to a psychological setback. Prosthetic rehabilitation with an artificial silicone prosthesis is the most viable treatment option. The present article discusses a prosthetic rehabilitation of the index finger of the right hand using a customized ring retained silicone prosthesis. CASE REPORT: A 48 year old female patient reported with a principal complaint of partially lost right index finger. The patient had a history of traumatic injury 5 years ago with no evidence of pain on palpation. The treatment options suggested to the patient were implant supported endoprosthesis or a conventional silicone exoprosthesis. The patient opted for a conventional custom made silicone exoprosthesis due to financial concern. CONCLUSION: Restoration of finger defects with an artificial substitute is no more a challenging procedure for a maxillofacial prosthodontist. So when silicon finger prosthesis is prepared with utmost care it can improve the life like appearance and psychological support of the patient.

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“…It has also been speculated that silicone gel improves the hydration of the stratum, making the scar tissue more pliable, and comfortable. 9 Colour matching was the most critical aspect of lifelikeness. It should not be affected by climatic variations, heat resistant and must not be stained by ordinary materials.…”

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Aesthetic finger prosthesis

Ajmire

Karpathak²,

Khandelwal³

et al. 2022

IJOHD

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Finger and partial finger amputations are commonly due to traumatic injuries. Rehabilitation of such patients with disabilities is a challenging task. The success of the prosthesis depends on the precision of planning the prosthesis, making the impression, carving the model and choosing the material that best suits the concerned circumstances. This clinical report portrays a method to fabricate silicone rubber prosthesis for a patient who has a partial finger loss caused due to trauma.

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Prosthetic rehabilitation of an amputated finger

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Rehabilitation of Partial Hand Amputations in Pakistan

Rehabilitation of Partial Hand Amputations in Pakistan

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Partially Amputated Finger With Customized Ring-a Case Report

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