FIG. 43-05. Functional and psychological help brought by the aesthetic prosthesis promotes socio-professional rehabilitation of the amputee. Without prosthesis.

FIG. 43-06. With prosthesis.

FIG. 43-07. Without prosthesis.

FIG. 43-08. With prosthesis.

FIG. 43-09. With a well-fitting prosthesis, both cosmetic appearance and function can be improved.

FIG. 43-10. The prosthesis is nearly invisible.

FIG. 43-11. Prosthesis in use.

FIG. 43-12. Sometimes after a toe transfer, the patient requests a cover-up aesthetic prosthesis "to go out on Sundays." Without prosthesis.

FIG. 43-13. With prosthesis.

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2. Pillet, J.: Prosthetic requirements of the congenital unilateral amputee. In Current Concepts in Hand Surgery. Edited by J.A. Boswick, Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger, 1983, pp. 212-213.

3. Pillet, J.: Psychologic assessment of the patient with unilateral upper extremity. In Current Concepts in Hand Surgery, Edited by J.A. Boswick, Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger, 1983, pp. 214-216.

4. Pillet, J.: Cosmetic Prosthesis. In Current Concepts in Hand Surgery. Edited by J.A. Boswick, Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger, 1983, pp. 217-222.