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 Aesthetic prostheses
 Orthopaedic prosthetics are not only the ability to re-create functional partially or totally lost limbs. Although restoring maximum active abilities is the main purpose of prostheses, also striving for the best possible re-creation of the natural external appearance of the prosthesis is of great significance; this is particularly true with respect to arms and hands, and is also significant in lower limb prostheses. Application of modern materials, combined with the skills of the prosthetic technician, their medical knowledge and experience, presently produce very satisfactory results for the patients. Cosmetic prostheses requires absolute perfection and artistic talent. The starting point is always analysis of the patient's anatomy, the texture and complexion of their skin, and even their personal cosmetic habits. The knowledge, skills, experience and patience of Scandinavian Orthopaedic Laboratory technicians and the high standard of the materials used contribute to the satisfaction of our patients.
 Our cosmetic prostheses of individual fingers, partial and complete hand prostheses - i.e. those most visible in everyday life - are very difficult to distinguish from natural body parts. We use mainly silicone that emulates the natural structure of the patient's skin, with an individually selected colour tint. We also concentrate on naturalistic rendering of details: fingernails, pores, wrinkles, and papillary lines. The prosthesis is very durable; with normal use (temperature, mechanical wear, and length of exposure are important factors) the patient can use the hand prosthesis for many years.
Cosmetic finish of lower limbs; at the Scandinavian Orthopaedic Laboratory we use a foam covering as standard (with a varied possible degree of hardness), in one or many parts (depending on the type of prosthesis and the joints used); the profile of the limb (calf or knee) is modelled in foam. Feet also have a cosmetic finish as standard, unless the patient does not desire it due to the type of application of the prosthesis (e.g. carbon fibre foot for sportspeople).
Interested patients are cordially welcome to contact us for a consultative interview.
Examples of aesthetic prostheses (hand; fingers):
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