Partial Hand Prosthetics
Partial hand loss is more common than most people expect — a workplace machine, a table saw, a car accident — and it's an area I've spent an unusual amount of time in. Earlier in my career, working alongside a fellow prosthetist who handled significant upper limb volume, I fit partial hand restorations far more often than most practices ever see — single-finger loss, multi-digit loss, thumb reconstruction, everything in between. That depth of hands-on repetition still shapes every restoration I build today.
Hand injuries and defects can be fit with a partial covering which protects the limb, provides aid in grasping objects (depending on the application), and restores appearance. Watches and bracelets can assist to hide margins, and fingers can be left open to maximize function/grasp. A complete program also will include "tools" to assist in difficult activities based on individual need. I have made a variety of tools which include those for writing, eating, hammering, sawing, playing pool, cooking and even archery and shooting! My desire is to provide as complete a service as possible, meeting as many of the patients' needs as I can. Getting fit with a prosthesis is a process, not an event. An impression is taken and test fittings are done. Each piece is sculpted to yield the best shape, with attention to detail and approval of the patient. A custom mold is then made, and loaded with colored silicone, which are then cured in an oven. The piece is then cleaned up, painted and custom acrylic nails are made. No step is done without the patient's involvement. It is your prosthesis... shouldn't you get the best results possible?
Cosmetic Options for Partial Hands and Arms
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A Functional Option for Partial Hands
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Get the best technologies available for the best quality of life! Color match isn't guesswork here. I use a SpectroMATCH e-Skin device to read your actual skin tone and translate it into the silicone pigment formula, then hand-finish the texture and nail detail so the piece holds up under real light, not just a showroom photo. It's the same attention to detail whether it's a single finger or a full partial hand restoration.
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Why off-the-shelf gloves usually aren't enough
An "off-the-shelf" glove like the one pictured above looks like... well... it's off the shelf. No custom color match, but rather a limited set of swatches. And the glove may, or MAY NOT, fit. Oh, and it zips up on the palm side. Nothing personal. It's just off a shelf.
This is a common, off-the-shelf cosmetic glove example. Compare the difference and see why we are the best!
Ready to Talk About Your Options?
If you're living with partial hand loss and haven't found a fit that actually works for you — whether that's through a workers' comp claim, an auto accident settlement, or you're paying out of pocket — reach out. Most of what's on this page started as a conversation. I'll walk you through what's realistic for your specific loss and what it actually takes to get there.
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