Can you get prosthetic fingers?
If you are looking for a natural, custom prosthetic system, then a Custom silicone hand or finger prosthesis is your best option. Whether you are shaking hands or giving a presentation, you’ll feel comfortable and confident with your prosthesis.
What are fake fingers called?
We custom-make your silicone finger prosthesis, thumb prosthesis, or hand prosthesis to protect sensitive tissue, improve function and normalize appearance. We mimic the texture, color and translucency of your skin and nails to create prosthetic fingers and hands with a natural appearance.
Can you get a bionic finger?
British company Touch Bionics has created the world’s first powered bionic fingers that can be used by patients with missing fingers. The bionic fingers cost between $57,000 and $73,000. Touch Bionics already has a prosthetic arm called i-LIMB that has become a part of more than 3,000 patients.
How much is losing a finger worth?
Why is a thumb worth more than a finger?
| Body part lost | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Eye | $64,000 |
| Thumb | $35,000 |
| First finger | $18,400 |
| Big toe | $15,200 |
Which fingers are most important?
Of all your fingers, you might think your pinky is the most useless. But your little finger is particularly important in a strong grip and hand surgeons agree if you’re going to lose one, the index finger is the best one to lose.
How much do prosthetic fingers cost?
Depending on the finger and whether it is partial or full, the prices of prosthetic fingers can vary anywhere from as little as $5,000 for a partial finger to as much as $70,000 for a technologically advanced finger that can move as you could naturally. This is the price for the design and finger/s alone…
What is an artificial finger joint?
Artificial finger joint replacement is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of an arthritic or damaged finger joint and replacement with an artificial prosthesis. The hands are made up of 27 bones, which are grouped into carpals, metacarpals and phalanges.
What are the names of the finger joints?
The fingers are comprised of series of bones, tendons, and legaments all working together to create functioning joints. The fingers are referred to as phalanges with the joints named according to their position: distal interphalangeal joint (DIP), proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP), and metacarpo-phalangeal joint (MCP).
What is a finger joint replacement?
Procedure. Joint replacement surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic.