Esthetic, functional, and prosthetic outcomes with implant-retained finger prostheses

Aydın C., Nemli S., Yılmaz H.

PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.37, no.2, pp.168-174, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/0309364612449850
  • Journal Name: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.168-174
  • Keywords: Fabrication techniques, osseointegration, prosthetic design, DIGITAL PROSTHESES, THUMB REPLANTATION, RECONSTRUCTION
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Traumatic amputation of fingers results in a serious impairment of hand function and affects the psychological status of the patients. The implant-retained finger prostheses are an alternative treatment. The aim of this case report is to represent the use of osseointegrated implants for retention of finger prostheses in a patient with amputated thumb and index finger.