Step by step enhancement of aesthetics for distal phalangeal prosthetic replacement using neoteric stamp technique: A case report

Int J Artif Organs. 2024 Mar;47(3):212-216. doi: 10.1177/03913988241232315. Epub 2024 Feb 21.

Abstract

This case study delineates the proficient creation of a silicone finger prosthesis, tailored for a patient contending with partial digit amputation. The prosthesis was devised with the overarching goal of reinstating not only the physiological dexterity of the hand but also its aesthetic integrity and the patient's psychological equilibrium. The crafting process entailed a meticulous technique to replicate the intricate texture of the skin in order to guarantee a near normal appearance. Post-prosthesis integration, the patient exhibited enhancements in manual functionality and articulated a heightened self-assuredness because of the indiscernible prosthesis. This illustrative case underscores the efficacy of silicone finger prosthetics in conferring both functional and aesthetic restitution to those afflicted with partial digit amputations.

Keywords: Prosthetic finger; aesthetic rehabilitation; amputated finger; case report; maxillofacial prosthesis; stamp technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esthetics
  • Fingers*
  • Hand*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Silicones

Substances

  • Silicones