Osseo integrated finger prosthesis with a custom abutment
One of the most regularly encountered forms of partial hand loss causing physical, psychosocial and financial burden to an individual is the finger amputation followed by trauma. The prosthetic rehabilitation of amputated finger is a good treatment option, when compared to all other means of complex...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society |
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| Online Access: | http://www.j-ips.org/article.asp?issn=0972-4052;year=2017;volume=17;issue=2;spage=212;epage=216;aulast=Thomas |
| Summary: | One of the most regularly encountered forms of partial hand loss causing physical, psychosocial and financial burden to an individual is the finger amputation followed by trauma. The prosthetic rehabilitation of amputated finger is a good treatment option, when compared to all other means of complex and unaffordable options. Osseointegrated implant retained silicone finger prosthesis with innovative prosthetic designs can provide the patient a life changing experience. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-4052 1998-4057 |