The artificial hand is designed and manufactured based on the needs and budget of the applicant. The artificial hand helps people to achieve their goals, from beauty to functionality. A large number of people who have had their fingers or thumbs amputated use an artificial prosthesis to perform their work or physical activities and use another prosthesis to perform social activities. Electric hand and finger prostheses work well and are designed for those people who want to improve their hand function. Hand and finger prostheses that work with the power of the body are an excellent choice for people who do work or heavy physical activity. Silicone hands and fingers are suitable for people with light physical activity and have a more natural appearance that matches the color and structure of the skin.
Electric prosthesis hand and finger:
Myoelectric prostheses are designed and available for all people who have lost a hand or several fingers. This type of artificial hand is highly effective for people whose physical and work activity is light to moderate. People who have had a part of their hand amputated and want to regain control of their fingers, myoelectric prosthesis is an excellent choice for them. This type of prosthesis is very similar to a natural hand and arm and is considered a suitable replacement for an amputated limb. These types of prostheses do not need a special strap and are well controlled by electric waves of the remaining limb and its nerves. The problem with these types of prostheses is that their prices are high and their batteries need to be charged. On the other hand, it takes a long time for the patient to be able to fully familiarize himself with this device with the help of a specialist and make the necessary adaptations.
Artificial hand and finger prostheses that work with body energy:
Artificial hand and finger prostheses that work with the help of body energy are considered the strongest and most durable prostheses for amputated hands and thumbs. Different companies produce different prostheses for different types of amputated hands and fingers in order to help the victims of different accidents.
An artificial finger that works with the help of a special wire:
This type of artificial finger prosthesis is controlled by nylon wires and connected to the wrist by a special strap. When you rotate your finger or wrist, the artificial finger bends. If you need more strength and stability of the prosthesis, the artificial prosthesis manufacturing expert will make the hand prosthesis using titanium.
Functional passive prosthesis of the hand:
A functional passive hand prosthesis does not have concentric parts, but can be used to carry, pull, push, and stabilize objects. This type of prosthesis is made by preparing a mold from the other hand and matches the color and structure of the skin so that it attracts less attention. This type of hand prosthesis usually has a metal structure and its coating is made of light materials such as silicone or rubber. People whose hand or finger is completely lost can use this non-prosthesis to replace the damaged part.
Functionality of electric artificial hand:
Myoelectric prostheses are controlled directly by the waves sent from your brain. The prostheses that will be made in the future will be able to respond to the received waves and send waves to the brain. Other advancements such as the electric skin used in these prostheses help the wearer feel pain or touch on their skin. If you or one of your family members or friends has had a limb amputated and you are thinking about a hand prosthesis or an artificial hand, you should visit a prosthetist to examine the remaining limb and take the necessary steps to design and make a hand prosthesis. . Getting to know how hand and finger function will help you better understand the issue of using hand and finger prosthesis.
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