PARTIAL EAR AMPUTATION – AN ENGIMA FOR PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION

Patel Hetvi; Patel Ina; Madan Gauri; Singh Amrita; Patel Chandni; Chavda Ravindra

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

PARTIAL EAR AMPUTATION – AN ENGIMA FOR PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION

Patel Hetvi, Patel Ina, Madan Gauri, Singh Amrita, Patel Chandni, Chavda Ravindra

Abstract :

Background: Ear amputation may be partial or complete due to congenital or acquired causes. Patients with Partial ear amputation are challenging as surgical reconstruction or implant prosthesis is difficult to undergo in such cases. Purpose: The purpose of this case report is to describe a technique for faication of adhesive suspended silicone prosthesis for partial ear amputation. Technique: The current technique provides an idea for simplified faication and easy replication of the silicone ear prosthesis through adhesive suspension. Conclusion: The ear prosthesis obtained through this technique is easy for application, economical and improves aesthetic of the patient thus having psychosocial benefits