Hand cosmetic prosthesis

adult

Loss of individual digits accounts for a proportional loss of hand function. There is a 10% loss of hand function for each finger lost to amputation, and a full 40% loss of hand function results when the thumb has been lost. This has been established by the American Academy for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Injuries to the hand such as amputation of a finger or the thumb are not uncommon. Accidents occur almost daily in many occupations, in farming accidents, from snow blower accidents, from hobbyist hand-saw accidents and home-mishaps. Thumb amputation can be treated with thumb prostheses. Thumb prostheses can be very effective in not only restoring cosmesis (appearance) to the injured hand, but also function. Our patients that slip their hand prosthesis on love them. A very natural silicone hand or below elbow prosthesis offers comfort, support and protection for your hand or arm. Some of our patients have rejected the option of being fit with the articulating myoelectric hand prosthesis, because they have gotten used to the simplicity of a beautiful aesthetic prosthesis. They know that myoelectric hand prostheses even those with cosmetic coverings attract attention, and they prefer to accept and accommodate their hand difference with total anonymity. Still, we explore all options for our patients to keep step with technological developments. Call us if you would like a review of your options.