Glove silicone finger prosthesis

Abstract

The loss of all or part of a finger following traumatic amputation may have a negative impact on physical and psychological well being. An esthetic prosthesis can offer psychological, functional, and rehabilitative advantages. The success of a prosthetic restoration primarily depends on its retention. This clinical report portrays a method to fabricate silicone rubber prosthesis for a patient who has a partial finger loss caused due to trauma.The methodology of treatment is also explained. Silicone material was used to provide function and esthetics.

Keywords

• glove type silicone finger prosthesis
• partial finger amputation
• prosthetic finger