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Review
. 2023 Mar;15(3):392-401.
doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12764. Epub 2022 Feb 22.

Current and emerging prostheses for partial hand amputation: A narrative review

Gabriel M Kim  1 , Jordan E Powell  1 , Sean A Lacey  1 , Josef A Butkus  2 , Douglas G Smith  3   4
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Current and emerging prostheses for partial hand amputation: A narrative review

Gabriel M Kim et al. PM R. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

Partial hand amputation can have a tremendous range of impact and functional loss on a person's life. One solution to improve function and address some of the problems that partial hand amputees face is to fit them with a prosthesis. Partial hand prosthetic devices range in a wide spectrum in both function and aesthetics. At this time, there is no one, perfect prosthetic device that can replace what is lost. Many individuals with partial hand amputation require more than one prosthetic device. In this review article, we explored and compared several prosthetic options that have been investigated and marketed by researchers and companies. Some of these options include passive, body-powered, activity-specific, and externally-powered prostheses. Lastly, we described our experiences with partial hand prostheses at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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