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Implant-retained finger prosthesis with modified retention system

Authors :
Humberto Gennari Filho
A.P. Amoroso
Stefan Fiuza de Carvalho Dekon
Daniela Micheline dos Santos
Marcelo Coelho Goiato
Source :
Prosthetics and orthotics international. 37(4)
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Amputations affect both the physical and the psychological aspects of an individual, causing significant impact on self-esteem. The main causes of finger amputations are work-related accidents with dangerous machinery, road traffic accidents, and animal bites, as well as systemic diseases such as diabetes. This report aims to describe a simple technique for fabrication of implant-retained finger prosthesis with a modified base of the retention system.The O-Ring retention system was used with a modified hexagon-shaped base and a metallic capsule adapted to the acrylic resin to attach the prosthesis to the implant.The prosthesis was made with silicone, and after osseointegration, it was installed without complications, leading to a patient satisfied with the end result and encouraged to return to social life.Restoring self-esteem in the patient and static and functional rehabilitation.

Details

ISSN :
17461553
Volume :
37
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Prosthetics and orthotics international
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....982c995e98727eb56800726fb42253d9