Patients can be referred to Lifeart by

 Fax: 204.334.0839

 Phone: 204.334.1206

 Email: laprosthetics@gmail.com

 

Please include the following information:

Patient name & contact information

Patient Date of Birth

Type of Injury

Date of last surgery

Manitoba Health # or WCB Claim # (if applicable)

Photographs of the affected area (if available)

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The following organizations may provide funding for custom body prosthetics. Prior approval is required before the process can begin.

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

Manitoba Health

Blue Cross Manitoba

War Amputations of Canada

Manitoba Public Insurance

Veterans Affairs

Private Insurance

 

General Information: Finger Prosthetics

Wait at least 4 weeks after last surgery to schedule an appointment

The residual finger and/or hand should be well healed

The residual finger should be wrapped with “Coban”, tape to shape and reduce size

Gel caps & compression gloves can provide protection and coverage for the residual fingers

For a finger prosthesis, the residual finger should be 1.5 cm in length to obtain a suction fit

If the residual finger is shorter than 1.5 cm, alternative suspension methods will be needed (adhesives, rings or gloves may be used)

Designing & fabricating a finger prosthesis usually takes 3-4 appointments

In some cases, we will do a distance- fitting, which requires minimal or no travel

Acrylic & silicone nails are available

Non-acetone remover should be used to remove nail polish

Repairs can often be done, when, and only if the prosthetist is notified early

 

Silicone Finger Prosthetics

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Provide FUNCTIONAL restoration

Improves prehension & grip

Restores length of finger

Restores cosmetic appearance

Offers protection for the affected area

Washable

Do not burn or stain

Hygienic & comfortable

Can usually be repaired if damaged

Will last from 1- 4 years depending upon use