scholarly journals Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a partially Amputated Finger using a Silicone Prosthesis

Author(s):  
Teny Fernandez ◽  
R Ravichandran

ABSTRACT Amputation of a finger will have considerable functional and psychological impact on an individual. Although prosthetic rehabilitation incorporating implants is considered an ideal treatment option, the patient may not give consent due to apprehension toward surgical procedures. The ideal prosthesis should replace the missing part of the finger so precisely that it would not draw the attention of the observer. Fabrication of such a prosthesis will require great technical and artistic expertise. This paper presents a case of prosthetic rehabilitation of an amputated finger using a silicone finger prosthesis. How to cite this article Fernandez T, Harshakumar K, Ravichandran R. Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a partially Amputated Finger using a Silicone Prosthesis. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2016;6(1):10-13.

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Harshitha Alva ◽  
Krishna Prasad D. ◽  
Manoj Shetty

AbstractMan's need for artificial replacements to supply missing or lost body parts has probably existed as long as man himself. Body abnormalities or defects compromise appearance, function and render an individual incapable of leading a relatively normal life. Extraoral defects involving ear, eye, nose, finger and few others are commonly encountered. Prosthetic restoration of these facial defects is an ancient art, in which success has always been limited due to the unavailability of adequate materials or because the available materials do not fulfil the ideal requirements. The most accepted materials today are the silicones because of their better esthetics.This paper presents prosthetic rehabilitation of the distal phalynx of left index finger with custom-made silicone prosthesis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 457-463
Author(s):  
Sanjeeva Rao M ◽  
Venkateswara Rao J ◽  
Ramarao Mannam ◽  
Ardhanaari M

India is a vast country with a large number of individuals in the community with various disabilities. It had been estimated that there are roughly 0.62 amputees in India per thousand population. This translates to close to more than one million individuals with amputations. Digital amputation is a common injury. This very often results in extensive functional disability and a substantial psychological impact. More importantly, the outcome of digital dysfunction is detrimental to the patient's daily activities, such as buttoning a shirt or unlocking a door. Therefore, the overall goal for these patients is to rebuild a finger with the restoration of normal function, stability, length, and sensation. Prosthetic rehabilitation of amputated fingers is an attempt to rehabilitate aesthetics and limitedly function. A prosthesis will be a counterfeit body part that replaces a few of the work and presence of the absent a major aspect. The kind of your prosthetic hand, finger alternately arm will rely on upon the area Furthermore period for your remaining finger or hand Also your practical Also lifestyle necessities. It is critical with impart those exercises that you feel need aid. The separable die allowed the silicone to flow into narrow spaces. Once the mould is filled with silicone, the flask is closed and pressure is applied slowly.


2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 488-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwini Y. Kini ◽  
Preeti P. Byakod ◽  
Gangadhar S. Angadi ◽  
Umesh Pai ◽  
Aruna J. Bhandari

Finger and partial finger amputations are some of the most frequently encountered forms of partial hand loss. A high quality aesthetic prosthesis with passive function can be helpful to the patient since loss or congenital absence or malformation have both a social and psychological impact on the patient. Prosthetics is an art and science which provides a lifelike appearance to the lost structures of the patient. This case report presents the fabrication of a silicone finger prosthesis which had good suspension, adequate function, was comfortable to use and aesthetically acceptable to the patient.


2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 415-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael EL Leow ◽  
Alphonsus KS Chong ◽  
Yeong-Pin Peng ◽  
Robert WH Pho

Background and Aim: The fitting of short finger stumps with silicone prosthesis is a challenge because of the suboptimal finger–prosthesis contact due to length and distal tapering of digital stumps. The purpose of this report was to describe and evaluate the Micropore™–polyvinyl chloride tube technique for fitting short finger stumps. Technique: For a total of 10 patients, short finger stumps were fitted using the technique. A short length of polyvinyl chloride tube, trimmed and contoured to fit, was secured on the distal stump tip with Micropore tape. The prosthesis was worn over the polyvinyl chloride tube extension. Three different fitting methods were evaluated: fitting with and without the Micropore–polyvinyl chloride tube technique, and with the use of skin adhesive on the stump. Discussion: All patients achieved a very secure prosthetic fit with the Micropore–polyvinyl chloride tube technique. No incidences of prosthesis slippage were reported at the longest follow-up of 30 months. The Micropore–polyvinyl chloride tube technique is an effective method for fitting short finger stumps. Clinical relevance The Micropore–polyvinyl chloride tube technique presents a nonsurgical method for fitting short finger stumps. It can help avert late outcomes whereby patients, after having undergone surgery to enable fitting, found they no longer need prosthesis.


Author(s):  
HA Crouch-Smith ◽  
KJ Fenn ◽  
SP Williams

From the emergency management of acute epistaxis to the surgical procedures for chronic epistaxis, this article covers the options available to control the archetypal symptom of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia while exploring the psychological effect such a disease has on the patient.


ESC CardioMed ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 2173-2177
Author(s):  
Chawannuch Ruaengsri ◽  
Matthew R. Schill ◽  
Richard B. Schuessler ◽  
Ralph J. Damiano

Surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation was introduced in 1987 and has since become well established as a treatment option for patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs and/or catheter ablation or patients who are having concomitant cardiac surgical procedures. The Cox–Maze procedure has been improved upon by modern variations using ablation devices. More limited ablation procedures and hybrid procedures have been introduced, but their efficacy requires further investigation.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
RahulS Kulkarni ◽  
RavindraS Pawar ◽  
PravinE Raipure

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Ellis Janks

Removal of the semi-lunar cartilage/s (menisci) of the knee is a common surgical procedure. Surgeons recognize the importance of an exercise programme supervised by a physiotherapist, in order to obtain the best post-operative rehabilitation. However, the best method of post-operative rehabilitation has been a controversial issue. Controlled studies to determine the relative effectiveness of different treatment regimens are reviewed. Substantial research is being carried out to determine the physiological effects of surgical procedures, subsequent immobilization and different forms of exercise on the leg. These are discussed and considered in formulating the ideal post-meniscectomy rehabilitation programme. The effects and importance of isokinetic exercise is emphasized.


Author(s):  
Ajay Kumar Gupta

Many opinions about colors are popular, but most of the artists nowadays follow the opinion of Aust Wald, according to their opinion, the main colors are yellow, red, blue and green, these are four and the ideal color is eight. The first four colors are called primordial (vatpahdans) colors and the second four i.e. purple, sky, orange and dhani are called second colors (Aambavadakantal). Apart from this, there are three colors and black, white, khaki (oval), these are called neutral colors (chamanjatans), they are mostly used to decrease and increase the color of other colors. The psychological impact of these colors has on human life, which has been considered the origin of colors on this Vasundhara since the birth of creation. Since ancient times, there have been different beliefs in terms of colors, such as red color - passion and revolution, black color - inauspicious, negative, green color - optimism brings happiness, blue color - peace, white color - purity brings reconciliation etc. Through colors on the canvas of paintings, the artist, in his silent language, shapes happiness, pain, agony with his imaginations and transmits his feelings to another. These pictures have many colors, we just have to understand them. There are many colors in nature which awaken the feeling of happiness in our mind and provide new energy. In today's time, imagining a world without colors for a moment is not only difficult. While colors have a special place in life, in the world, whatever we see with our eyes, the effect of color is first visible because many colors are present in the world. रंगों के विषय में अनेक मत प्रचलित है पर आजकल के अधिकांश कलाकार आस्ट वाल्ड के मत को ही मानते है इनके मतानुसार मुख्य रंग पीला, लाल, नीला और हरा ये चार होते है और आदर्श रंग आठ होते है। प्रथम चार रंगों को मौलिक (व्तपहदंस) रंग कहते है और दूसरे चार अर्थात बैगनी, आसमानी, नारंगी और धानी को द्वितीय रंग (ैमबवदकंतल) कहते है। इनके अतिरिक्त तीन रंग और है काला, सफेद, खाकी (ळतंल) इनको तटस्थ रंग (छमनजतंस) कहते है इनका प्रयोग अधिकतर अन्य रंगों की सुषमा (ज्वदम) को घटाने और बढ़ाने में किया जाता है। इन्ही रंगों का मनौवैज्ञानिक प्रभाव मानव जीवन पर पड़ता है जो सृष्टि के जन्म से ही इस वसुन्धरा पर रंगो की उत्पत्ति का प्रार्दुभाव माना गया है। प्राचीनकाल से ही रंगो के संदर्भ में अलग-अलग मान्यतायें रही है जैसे लाल रंग - जोश एवं क्रांति, काला रंग - अशुभ, अनिष्ट, हरा रंग- आशावादिता खुशहाली, नीला रंग - शान्त, सफेद रंग - पवित्रता सुलह आदि का परिचय देता है। रंगो के माध्यम से चित्रों के कैनवास पर कलाकार अपनी मौन भाषा में खुशी, पीड़ा, व्यथा को अपनी कल्पना शक्ति से आकार प्रदान कर अपनी भावनाओं को दूसरे तक पहुंचाता है। इन चित्रों के अनेक रंग रूप होते है, हमें सिर्फ उन्हें समझना पड़ता है। प्रकृति में बहुत से रंग है जो हमारे मन में खुशी की भावना जागृत कर नई उर्जा प्रदान करते है। आज के समय में क्षण भर के लिए बिना रंगों के संसार की कल्पना कठिन ही नही असम्भव है। जहां रंगों का जीवन में विशिष्ट स्थान है वहीं संसार में हम अपनी आंखों से जो कुछ भी देखते है उनमें सबसे पहले रंग का प्रभाव दृष्टिगोचर होता है क्यांेकि सृष्टि में अनेकों रंग विधमान है।


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Poonam Prakash ◽  
Rahul Bahri ◽  
Kirandeep Singh ◽  
BrigS K Bhandari

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