High Functioning Partial Hand
Loren Schubert
Description
Collection
Title:
High Functioning Partial Hand
Creator:
Loren Schubert
Date:
2/13/2015
Text:
Dear List,
I have a patient who has a partial hand presentation, with the 4th and 5th fingers and metacarpals absent. He is looking for a cosmetic restoration, but also a device (or multiple devices) to use for his very active lifestyle. He participates in motocross, skiing, snowmobiling, skydiving, and weightlifting. His main concern is the loss of his gripping ability and the pressure distribution over his now much smaller palm.
I have a few ideas involving passive devices, but I would like to ensure I present the best possible options to him. He inquired about the i-limb digits, but I'm not sure that it would be appropriate or worth it for the 4th and 5th fingers only. Please share your ideas and experiences.
Thank you.
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Mr. Loren Schubert
Certified Prosthetist
P 604-321-1115 | F 604-321-7681
www.barberprosthetics.com
I have a patient who has a partial hand presentation, with the 4th and 5th fingers and metacarpals absent. He is looking for a cosmetic restoration, but also a device (or multiple devices) to use for his very active lifestyle. He participates in motocross, skiing, snowmobiling, skydiving, and weightlifting. His main concern is the loss of his gripping ability and the pressure distribution over his now much smaller palm.
I have a few ideas involving passive devices, but I would like to ensure I present the best possible options to him. He inquired about the i-limb digits, but I'm not sure that it would be appropriate or worth it for the 4th and 5th fingers only. Please share your ideas and experiences.
Thank you.
--
Mr. Loren Schubert
Certified Prosthetist
P 604-321-1115 | F 604-321-7681
www.barberprosthetics.com
Citation
Loren Schubert, “High Functioning Partial Hand,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237092.
