Prosthetic Options

Passive Prostheses:

Passive prostheses are sometimes designed to look like a natural arm, hand and fingers. These prostheses are lightweight, and while they do not have active movement, they may improve a person’s function by providing a surface for stabilizing or carrying objects. Passive prostheses may be covered with high-definition silicone that is custom painted to closely resemble the person’s sound arm, hand and fingers, or a more basic production glove. There are also passive devices for partial hand and finger differences. Robust, articulating prosthetic fingers have a high-tech, metallic appearance. They are typically mounted onto a carbon fiber shell with a soft silicone inner socket, and can replace up to four fingers on a single hand. The user positions these fingers by pushing the fingertips against a firm surface into the degree of flexion needed for a specific object or task. Learn more about passive prostheses.