Iowa Woman Receives Incredibly Lifelike Silicone Prosthetic Fingertip in Madison, Wisconsin.
Prosthetic fingertip wearer has renewed appearance and function holding things.
Finger Amputation. We see it all the time. One moment everything is fine and the next an accident occurs that results in the loss of a fingertip. In the US there are an estimated 45,000 traumatic finger amputations each year which accounts for 90% of all amputations.
Our Website Inquiry. The prospective patient Googles for prosthetic finger specialists and finds us. Our form allowed ger to elaborate and ask questions:
“I don’t know if I would be a good candidate because the amount of finger I have lost is minimal compared to others, but I would love to play my viola again. I have recently lost the tip of my index finger. The surgeon took 4 mm of bone to prohibit infection, and the first knuckle is still intact. I am still healing and growing skin. Surgeon said I might grow a nail”.
When we receive her inquiry we respond:
“Dear Ms. ________:
Thank you for your inquiry. We create partial finger prostheses in 8 locations across the US for all circumstances. Some samples are attached. Initial design and fabrication of precision molds and fabrication of the original prosthesis range from $_____ for a durable silicone finger restoration. We usually focus on one client at a time so the entire fabrication and fitting/delivery can be completed in 2 or 3 days for clients that wish to stay nearby.