Limb Amputations and Prosthetics-Case

Case - Amputations Protheses

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In this document, the authors discuss various cases related to amputations and prosthetics. <br /><br />In Case 1, a 42-year-old individual had a traumatic amputation of the left arm due to heavy machinery accident. The arm was not replantable, so the person wants to explore prosthetic options. The suggested prosthetic option for this proximal transhumeral amputation is an active open, passive close "hook" that is controlled by rubber bands. The use of a cross chest harness is required for this body-powered prosthetic.<br /><br />Case 2 focuses on ray resection, which is the removal of one or more fingers. The most common reasons leading to this procedure are trauma, infection, tumor, and dysvascularity. Ray resection can be both cosmetically acceptable and functional, depending on the specific situation. Double ray resections are still functional in some cases.<br /><br />In Case 3, the authors discuss the purposes of prostheses beyond functionality. Prostheses can also serve cosmetic purposes, such as thumb "lengthening," finger replacements, and whole hand replacements. While cosmetic prostheses can improve appearance and function to some extent, they are prone to damage and may not provide significant functionality.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides an overview of different cases related to amputations and prosthetics, highlighting the available prosthetic options and the considerations for both functionality and cosmesis.

Keywords

amputations

prosthetics

traumatic amputation

prosthetic options

proximal transhumeral amputation

ray resection

cosmetic prostheses

functionality

thumb lengthening

finger replacements