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

Aydın C., Nemli S., Yılmaz H.

PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, cilt.37, sa.2, ss.168-174, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 37 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/0309364612449850
  • Dergi Adı: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.168-174
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Fabrication techniques, osseointegration, prosthetic design, DIGITAL PROSTHESES, THUMB REPLANTATION, RECONSTRUCTION
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.