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ProDigits
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ProDigits™, short for Prosthetic Digits, are the self-contained fingers that are individually powered and controlled to provide new fingers for partial hand patients.
Partial Hands Solution
Not having fingers or a thumb to act in opposition to one another makes simple tasks such as holding a fork or a cup difficult and frustrating. Thanks to ProDigits, an expertly built prosthesis rebuilds function and confidence. Each individually powered ProDigit or prosthetic finger provides myoelectric control that has never been possible before. Now patients or users with between 1-5 missing fingers have a solution for what was once a highly debilitating condition.
There are physical criteria that dictate whether ProDigits are appropriate or not – ideal candidates have digit absence at transmetacarpal level or higher of one or more fingers, although there are exceptions, and every candidate must be assessed by a qualified clinician before a decision on suitability for a ProDigits prosthesis can be made.
Articulating Digits
The articulating digit underpins much of Touch Bionics’ technical advantage and it is this articulation that provides the biggest benefit to the partial hands patient or user. With the ability to bend, touch, pick-up and point – the ProDigits used within an overall prosthesis reflect the function of a natural hand more. Powered solutions have not been available to partial hand amputees in the past. Now everything has changed.
Prosthetic Build and Design
The modular nature of each ProDigit and the individually powered motor located within each digit means that the clinician can build a replacement prosthesis that is close to the patient or users missing anatomy. Solutions can be built to match the sound side or any remaining fingers. Thumb solutions can be built using either powered or non-powered options. Sockets are custom-designed and fabricated for each individual’s needs.
Take Control
ProDigits can be controlled via inputs from either FSR (Force Sensitive Resistor) or Remote Electrodes – either input option is chosen on the basis of either the signal site, the available space and patient or user preference. The control strategy is based on a traditional myoelectric regime, however, Touch Bionics has developed Bluetooth™ enabled solutions that mean the clinician can adjust the finer motor functions to the specific patient or user. A unique stall feature allows patients or users to point single digits for typing, hand gestures or the use of a telephone – amongst other everyday tasks.
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