In contemplating writing an article about the various materials that can be used in our profession, my thoughts turned to a recent international case with an atypical bilateral partial hand amputation presentation. Because this would be the patient’s only chance to receive modern prosthetic intervention and management for years to come, my colleagues and I wanted to provide him with a number of different devices, each designed with different activities and usage environments in mind. In doing so, we drew from a range of components, techniques, and materials that included plaster, thermoplastics, laminations, fiberglass, 3D printing, liquid and high-definition silicones, wax, and leather. This experience underscores the variety of options available in the world of prosthetic rehabilitation.
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