Rehabilitation for bilateral amputation of fingers
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
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Abstract
We describe reconstructive surgeries, therapy, prostheses, and adaptations for a patient who experienced bilateral amputation of all five fingers of both hands through the proximal phalanges in January 1992. The patient made considerable progress in the use of his hands in the 10 mo after amputation, including nearly a 120% increase in the active range of flexion of metacarpophalangeal joints. In late 1992 and early 1993, the patient had "on-top plasty" surgeries, in which the index finger remnants were transferred onto the thumb stumps, performed on both hands. The increased web space and functional pinch resulting from these procedures made many tasks much easier. The patient and occupational therapists set challenging goals at all times. Moreover, the patient was actively involved in the design and fabrication of all prostheses and adaptations or he developed them himself. Although he was discharged from occupational therapy in 1997, the patient continues to actively find new solutions for prehension and grip strength 18 yr after amputation.
Suggested Citation
Stapanian, M.A., Stapanian, A., Staley, K.E., 2010, Rehabilitation for bilateral amputation of fingers: American Journal of Occupational Therapy, v. 64, no. 6, p. 923-928, https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2010.09153.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Rehabilitation for bilateral amputation of fingers |
| Series title | American Journal of Occupational Therapy |
| DOI | 10.5014/ajot.2010.09153 |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Publication Date | November 01, 2010 |
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Occupational Therapy Association Press |
| Publisher location | Bethesda, MD |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | American Journal of Occupational Therapy |
| First page | 923 |
| Last page | 928 |