Original question was :
To All:
I am interested in finding out from practitioners on who you would recommend= =20 and/or may have experiences with (concerning difficult upper extremity=20 patients). Possibly to the extent when you need a one of a kind design.
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central fabrication facility or a practitioner that you work with on=20 specialty cases.
My patient is a partial hand amputee with one remaining digit. I am=20 interested in pursuing a partial hand prosthesis with movable fingers.
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the wrist driven type similar to Patrick Conroy designs (Patrick’s current=20 duties do not allow him to work with me at this time).
All responses will be posted without names if desired.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Responses: Thanks to all for helping! Jake
Carl Brenner, C.P.O. is very experienced and knowledgeable in this area –
248.615.0601
Try Jim Williams at “Peaster and Williams Central Fab” (800-288-5450). He has specialized in upper extremity for about 20 years and he does great work!
think Mr. John Miguelez is the best choice.
I=B4sent you his link and home page.
I wish you luck.
You may want to give brett a call at Prosthetic Specialties in Milwaukee.
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has some good ideas and designs. If not, let me know and I could go over=20 some of the designs i have used in the past.
I recently saw a lady who had lost all her fingers and thumb, leaving her with a palmar paddle.
I had my OT friend come and help me with a simple palmar side trough splint direct formed from low temp plastic. I lined the palmar section on both sides with neoprene, rubber side out for increased friction. This took advantage of her range of motion and sensation. She has Medicaid insurance, so there was not funding available for a cosmetic restoration. She was thrilled to be able to grasp objects and hold a pen. I sent her to OT for UE prosthetic training.
Jake R. Wood C.P., F.A.A.O.P.
Orthotics & Prosthetics Associates Inc.
10101 Innovation Dr., Suite 500
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-257-2727=20
414-257-9898 (Fax)
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