| Literature DB >> 28584425 |
Benny Thomas1, Chalakuzhiyil Abraham Mathew2, Mahendra Perumal3, Maheshwaran Marappan2.
Abstract
One of the most regularly encountered forms of partial hand loss causing physical, psychosocial and financial burden to an individual is the finger amputation followed by trauma. The prosthetic rehabilitation of amputated finger is a good treatment option, when compared to all other means of complex and unaffordable options. Osseointegrated implant retained silicone finger prosthesis with innovative prosthetic designs can provide the patient a life changing experience.Entities:
Keywords: Finger prosthesis; implant retained; osseointegration
Year: 2017 PMID: 28584425 PMCID: PMC5450885 DOI: 10.4103/jips.jips_313_16
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Indian Prosthodont Soc ISSN: 0972-4052