Partial Hand Prosthesis- replies
Joan Cestaro, CP
Description
Collection
Title:
Partial Hand Prosthesis- replies
Creator:
Joan Cestaro, CP
Date:
3/3/2001
Text:
I apologize for not having my original question, but in summary, it asked for suggestions on fabrication techniques and ORIGINAL ideas for a prosthesis for a farmer with a unilateral transcarpal amputation. I want to send an extra special thank you for those of you who took the time to send me photos. A picture is worth a thousand words. I received many good suggestions. I asked for ease of fabrication and wanted heavy duty with no concern for cosmesis.
The responses that I found most helpful were those suggesting a plastic orthosis-type wrist appliance with an intregal hook and opponens piece created with the plastic at the distal end. The opponens piece shaped in hook form gave dual purpose. And this technique was easy enough that we could replace a broken one quite easily.
The bad news is that our patient developed some bone spurs in is awaiting further surgery. If we ever do fabricate this device, I will post a message to let everyone know how things turned out. Thanks again to everyone who responded!
Joan Cestaro, CP
The responses that I found most helpful were those suggesting a plastic orthosis-type wrist appliance with an intregal hook and opponens piece created with the plastic at the distal end. The opponens piece shaped in hook form gave dual purpose. And this technique was easy enough that we could replace a broken one quite easily.
The bad news is that our patient developed some bone spurs in is awaiting further surgery. If we ever do fabricate this device, I will post a message to let everyone know how things turned out. Thanks again to everyone who responded!
Joan Cestaro, CP
Citation
Joan Cestaro, CP, “Partial Hand Prosthesis- replies,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216155.
