Prosthetic Thumb
Doug Wacker
Description
Collection
Title:
Prosthetic Thumb
Creator:
Doug Wacker
Date:
12/15/2010
Text:
I have a patient who has had his non-dominant right thumb amputated as a result of a shotgun/hunting accident. His amputation is at the CMC joint of the thumb/wrist. His Occupational therapist fabricated a temporary prosthesis out of materials to allow him to function. It is not in the typical prehension position.
I am interested in what types of designs and fabrication there are for a functional type of thumb prosthesis with Velcro wrist closures. He has been back hunting since and wants to continue the season. He is not interested in a cosmetic silicone prosthesis. There is Medicare insurance only.
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Douglass J. Wacker, CPO, LPO
NUTECH Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLC
501-A Ed Carey Dr.
Harlingen, TX 78550
ph: 956-412-LEGS (5347)
fax: 956-412-3563
I am interested in what types of designs and fabrication there are for a functional type of thumb prosthesis with Velcro wrist closures. He has been back hunting since and wants to continue the season. He is not interested in a cosmetic silicone prosthesis. There is Medicare insurance only.
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Douglass J. Wacker, CPO, LPO
NUTECH Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLC
501-A Ed Carey Dr.
Harlingen, TX 78550
ph: 956-412-LEGS (5347)
fax: 956-412-3563
Citation
Doug Wacker, “Prosthetic Thumb,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/232124.
