Glove-type finger prosthesis- A boon to physically disabled

Dr.Prabhakar Angadi; Dr.Nazirkar Girish S.; Dr.Aishwarya Tendolkar.; Dr.Pratiksha Tiwari G; Dr.Sneha Yadav

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Glove-type finger prosthesis- A boon to physically disabled

Dr. Prabhakar Angadi, Dr. Nazirkar Girish S. , Dr. Aishwarya Tendolkar. , Dr. Pratiksha Tiwari G, Dr. Sneha Yadav

Abstract :

Finger deformities affect function and aesthetics, compromising with the day to day activities of life and also psychological well–being of patient. This case report describes faication of silicone glove type of finger prosthesis for 27 year old male for partially missing index finger, middle finger and thumb of left hand because of accidental trapping of fingers in sugarcane juice machine. This finger prosthesis restored psychological well–being and aesthetics of patient.