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| A glove prosthesis restores a normal appearance and often some function
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We are sensitive to the fact that finger and hand amputation causes psychological distress in addition to the loss of function. We work to lessen emotional distress by providing exceptional prosthetic rehabilitation. The psychological impact varies among individuals, and is not necessarily proportional to the extent of the injury.
We create custom fingertip, finger, thumb, partial hand, and hand prostheses. Most of our patients have suffered a traumatic amputation or have lost anatomy due to the progression of a disease, such as diabetes or scleroderma. Some of our patients are born missing part or all of a hand.
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lifelike texture matching the patient’s own skin,
- realistic color match,
- precise suction fit, and
- individually made acrylic nails that can be polished if desired.
Our goal in the construction of any prosthesis is to restore anatomical form and function. We know that significant functional deficiencies result from the loss of a single finger. The degree of functional impairment is directly related to the extent of tissue loss. A prosthesis can restore near-normal function in distal finger amputations by restoring finger length. The longer the residual finger, the more secure the resulting pinch force or grip. We strive to give our patients the greatest degree of function possible.
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Significant functional deficiencies result from the loss of a single finger
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A prosthesis can restore near-normal function by restoring finger length |
The degree of functional impairment is directly related to the extent of tissue loss |
A thumb prosthesis restores some oppositional function |
The prosthesis also serves to protect sensitive or painful areas on the residual finger. In the case of a total hand restoration, we offer passively adjustable fingers that can assist in holding objects and making daily tasks more manageable.
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