Partial hand and finger amputations occur more frequently than any other level of upper limb loss. These types of injuries are devastating for the individual and can be some of the most challenging cases for prosthetists to fit.
For a long time, there just weren’t many functional prosthetic options for people with partial hand and finger loss. But thanks to the innovative work of engineers and researchers, better choices are becoming available. Even if it’s been a while since your amputation, it’s not too late to try one of these new devices. If your partial hand and finger loss is the result of an on the job accident, workers’ comp insurance may cover your prosthetic care.
What’s New
Our hands are such a visible part of who we are and how we express ourselves that even losing part of a finger can be traumatizing and cause extreme self-consciousness. You may be tired of keeping your injured hand in your pocket or having others stare at you or ask questions. One way to restore the natural appearance of your hand is with a silicone prosthesis. These devices are passive so there’s no active grasp. We can add positional joints inside the fingers which allow them to be shaped so you can hold a glass or handle of a briefcase or a grocery bag.
If you’re missing part of one or more fingers or your thumb and want to regain some of your hand strength and function, check out the full MCP and partial PIP body-powered ‘drivers’ from Naked Prosthetics. Catchy name, right? The reason they’re called naked is because they don’t have coverings to make them look like human fingers. The metal and high-strength plastic that the drivers are made of are meant to look mechanical. This improves the strength and function of your injured hand. Flexing the remaining joints of your fingers, thumb and hand activates the prosthesis.
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