Open AccessRehabilitation of amputed thumb with a silicone prosthesis
Author(s) -
Pooja Asnani,
Chandu Giriyapura Shivalingappa,
Sunil Kumar Mishra,
Kirti Somkuwar,
Faisal Khan
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of natural science, biology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2229-7707
pISSN - 0976-9668
DOI - 10.4103/0976-9668.149239
Subject(s) - thumb , prosthesis , rehabilitation , silicone , haptic technology , computer science , medicine , surgery , artificial intelligence , materials science , physical therapy , composite material
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.