Finger prosthesis: Uplifting life, one finger at a time
Partial or complete loss of fingers is frequently encountered in cases of partial hand injuries, representing a prevalent occurrence. While traumatic events are a common cause of finger amputations, congenital malformations and diseases can also contribute to digit loss, thereby widening the spectrum of potential etiologies. Irrespective of the underlying cause, the absence of a finger poses significant challenges, affecting both the functionality and psychological well-being of individuals. Consequently, addressing these challenges becomes paramount, prompting the fabrication of partial or complete finger prostheses as a viable solution to alleviate the associated functional and psychological impacts.
Authors
- Anulekha CK
- Sreedevi Kondareddy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1631-703X)
- Sravya D.N.S
- Haripriya Aligapally (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2399-0330)
- Shilpa Pasham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8599-0313)
- Akhila Devi Kakarlapudi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7783-1839)
Institutions
- Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
- Published
- 2024-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2024.047
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00