For partial finger loss or a lost fingertip, how a small custom prosthesis can restore appearance, and what's specific to partial loss.
Not all finger loss is the loss of a whole finger. Many people lose a fingertip or part of a finger, through an accident, a crush injury, or surgery, and want to restore its appearance. A custom silicone partial-finger or fingertip prosthesis is made for exactly this. This guide covers what is specific to partial loss.
A partial-finger prosthesis restores the missing portion, the tip, or part of a finger, rather than a whole digit. It is sculpted to fit precisely onto your residual finger and matched to your skin tone and nail, so the finger looks complete again. Because it is small and precise, the quality of the fit and the transition edge (where the silicone meets your skin) matters enormously to the result.
One thing specific to partial-finger prostheses is how they stay on. With a shorter residual finger there is less to grip, so retention is a key part of the design, and a clinician will assess this when planning your prosthesis. A well-designed partial prosthesis stays securely in place through everyday use.
For partial loss, the main benefits are appearance, restoring a natural-looking, complete finger, and protection of a sensitive residual fingertip, which can be tender after injury. Depending on the situation, a partial prosthesis can also restore some length that helps with light everyday tasks.
As with any prosthesis, it restores appearance and offers protection and light function, not the full sensation and movement of the natural fingertip. A clinician will be honest about what is achievable for your specific partial loss.
You work through a registered clinician who assesses the residual finger, takes a precise impression and measurements, matches the colour and nail, and fits the finished device. BioDigit manufactures and quality-checks it; the clinician fits and supports you.
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