Hand Surgeons' Understanding of Partial Hand Prostheses: Results of a National Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Partial hand amputations are devastating injuries that often negatively affect individuals and communities. Partial hand prostheses can mitigate the burdens of living with an amputation, especially when reconstruction alone cannot restore form or function. However, hand surgeons may be unfamiliar with these newer devices because the prosthetic field is rapidly progressing.

Methods

An electronic survey was distributed to hand surgeon members of the American Association for Hand Surgery with the intent of assessing surgeons' familiarity with partial hand prosthetic devices and their clinical applications. Survey items used Likert 5-point scales, rank order, multiple-choice, and yes/no question formats. Responses were compared by training background (orthopedic or plast

SUBMITTER: Graham EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798212 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature