title: Finger prosthesis: the art of reconstruction.
abstract: Hand deformities affect aesthetics function of hand severely compromised and also cause psychological disturbances. This report describes the fabrication of a silicone finger prosthesis for a patient after an accident at work. The finger prosthesis was retained by a vacuum effect on the stump. The silicone material Silastic-MDX 44210 was used to provide function and aesthetics. The finger prosthesis offered psychological, functional and rehabilitative advantages for the patient. Restoring the natural appearance with the prosthesis eliminated the trauma generated by the dysfunction and represented an efficient psychological therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry Materials and Prosthesis, University of the State of São Paulo, Run Jose Bonifacio, 1193 Vila Mendonca, Aricatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. goiato@foa.unesp.br
authors.forename: Marcelo Coelho
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Goiato
authors.forename: Daniela Nardi
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Mancuso
authors.forename: Pedro Paulo
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Marques Ferreira
authors.forename: Daniela Micheline
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: dos Santos
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers