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Traumatic injuries are the most common cause of finger amputations.
Therapeutic amputations are less common but may be essential in some patients
with congenital malformations of digits. METHODS: A
21-year-old female patient reported for esthetic management of malformed middle
and ring finger of right hand. Examination revealed clino-syndactyly with unusual
dermatoglyphics. She was successfully rehabilitated by collaborative efforts of
plastic surgeon and prosthodontist, by therapeutic amputation with surgical
recontouring and fabrication of somatoprosthesis. FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES: The
patient was satisfied with esthetics of the prosthesis and somatoprosthesis
improved function. At 6-month recall, no alterations or repair of prosthesis was
required. CONCLUSION: Individualized treatment planning with integration of
modifications involving a multidisciplinary approach is required to meet needs of
patients with congenital digital malformations.
The duplication of unusual
dermatoglyphics made the prosthesis more realistic. CLINICAL RELEVANCE:
An individualized treatment plan with modifications to conventional techniques is
required to cater to rehabilitative needs of patients with congenital digital malformations.
CI - (c) The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2016.

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