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Low cost cosmetic hand prostheses.

G S Campbell1, D Gow, G Hooper

  • 1Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital, Edinburgh.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|April 1, 1992
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Low-cost silicone hand prostheses were fitted to 66 patients with hand amputations. Most patients expressed satisfaction, using the devices primarily for social events.

Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Prosthetics and orthotics

Background:

  • Congenital and acquired hand amputations present significant functional and aesthetic challenges.
  • Existing prosthetic solutions can be costly and may not meet all patient needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction with low-cost, custom-manufactured silicone hand prostheses.
  • To assess the functional and social utility of these silicone prostheses in patients with hand amputations.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 66 patients with congenital or acquired hand amputations were fitted with partial or complete silicone hand prostheses.
  • Patient usage patterns and satisfaction levels were systematically assessed post-fitting.

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Main Results:

  • The silicone hand prostheses were manufactured at a relatively low cost.
  • The majority of patients utilized their prostheses exclusively for social occasions.
  • A high level of patient satisfaction was reported, with 62 out of 66 patients expressing positive feedback.

Conclusions:

  • Low-cost silicone hand prostheses offer a viable and satisfactory solution for patients with hand amputations, particularly for social integration.
  • Further research could explore expanding functional applications beyond social use for these affordable prostheses.