Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

ACRYLIC TOE PROSTHESIS FOR A PARTIAL TOE AMPUTATION: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Teny Fernandez, Dr. Sheela Virginia Rodrigues, Dr. K. R. Vijayanand

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 Digital loss are most frequently encountered forms of amputation. The amputation of a central toe (2nd, 3rd or 4th) causes forefoot instability, not only because of the digitigrade contribution during the gait, but especially because it can cause deformities of the adjacent toes. This case report describes the faication of a custom made acrylic toe prosthesis for a patient after a road accident. The toe prosthesis was retained by a vacuum effect on the stump. The toe prosthesis being comfortable, esthetically acceptable offers a great psychological advantage in allowing the patient to pass unnoticed and also improved function by restoring the normal shape and length of the finger, protecting the stump, and transferring sensations such as pressure. The major role in rehabilitating the patient is being played by the maxillofacial prosthodontist and the anaplastologist.

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Dr. Teny Fernandez, Dr. Sheela Virginia Rodrigues, Dr. K. R. Vijayanand ACRYLIC TOE PROSTHESIS FOR A PARTIAL TOE AMPUTATION: A CASE REPORT International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 10 | October 2016

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