Prosthesis for multiple lost fingers

Losing more than one finger, through a serious accident, a crush or blast injury, or surgery, has a significant effect on both the function and the appearance of the hand. Custom silicone prostheses can restore the natural look of multiple fingers. This guide covers what is specific when several fingers are involved.

How multiple fingers are approached

Each prosthesis is still custom-made, but when several fingers are involved, they are designed to work together, matched to each other in length, taper and colour, so the hand looks naturally proportioned rather than a collection of separate parts. Depending on the situation, fingers may be made as individual prostheses or, in some cases, as a connected piece; a clinician will assess what suits your hand best.

Appearance and the whole hand

With multiple finger loss, restoring the overall shape and proportion of the hand is central. A skilled clinician and a quality maker work to recreate a balanced, natural-looking hand, matched to your remaining fingers and your other hand. The result aims to read as a complete hand in everyday life.

Function and realistic expectations

Multiple-finger prostheses restore appearance and can offer some light function and protection, but they do not restore the full grip, movement and sensation of the natural fingers. Where significant functional restoration is the priority, this is worth discussing with a specialist, as the balance of appearance and function may shape the approach.

A considered, individual process

Restoring multiple fingers is a more involved piece of work than a single finger, and benefits from careful assessment and planning. A registered clinician assesses your hand, takes detailed impressions and measurements, matches colour and detail, and fits the finished prostheses, with quality checks throughout. BioDigit makes them to specification and supplies the clinician.