Responses for Prosthetic Thumb
Doug Wacker
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Title:
Responses for Prosthetic Thumb
Creator:
Doug Wacker
Date:
12/17/2010
Text:
Thanks to those who responded to my post on a prosthetic thumb for a patient who lost it during a hunting accident. The responses are:
You can make a finger driven device.
It is a little bulky but it is articulated. I will look for a picture.
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I believe I saw them fab a thumb.
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Doug, I received your post from a colleague. Attached are some photos of a functional thumb. This design is from Partial Hand Solutions and is distributed by LTI. They can be contacted at 508 893 6363. This thumb is passively positioned and has adjustable friction for both flexion/extension and rotation. Take care
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I like the above idea the best and will check into Liberating Technologies. Thank you all for your responses. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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
You can make a finger driven device.
It is a little bulky but it is articulated. I will look for a picture.
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<URL Redacted>
1
I believe I saw them fab a thumb.
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Doug, I received your post from a colleague. Attached are some photos of a functional thumb. This design is from Partial Hand Solutions and is distributed by LTI. They can be contacted at 508 893 6363. This thumb is passively positioned and has adjustable friction for both flexion/extension and rotation. Take care
2 Attached Images
I like the above idea the best and will check into Liberating Technologies. Thank you all for your responses. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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, “Responses for Prosthetic Thumb,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 4, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/232125.
