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IDS_Ireland_prosthetics_orthotics_IDS Ireland offer this free resource for Healthcare Professionals who are encountering prostheses and or orthoses for the first time, or are only occasionally in contact with them.

IDS ::: Prosthetics ::: Silicone Prostheses

Silicone prostheses

  • Are made completely or almost completely from medical grade silicone.
  • In contrast to cosmetic prosthesis silicone prosthesis are functional.
  • N.B. These should not be confused with silicone cosmetic covers, which can be fitted to many types of prostheses.

The IDS Silicone Image Gallery contains 170 photos, click here for more information.
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The process

Normally the process begins with a plaster of paris cast being taken, as is the case for most prostheses. However because most silicone prostheses are intended to give a very cosmetic result much attention needs to be given to matching the amputees skin and centra-lateral limb where applicable. A sophisticated colour matching kit with a digital camera is used. Silicone prostheses are usually manufactured by applying rolled silicone over the rectified cast of the residucism.

Taking measurements for a silicone foot prosthesis
Preparing the foot prior to taking a cast for a silicone for prosthesis
Taking a cast for a silicone partial foot prosthesis
Silicone prostheses are manufactured by a process of rolling medical grade silicone.
A silicone partial foot prosthesis. Also showing the digital colour selection photograph and plaster of paris cast.
Donning a silicone foot prosthesis
The silicone partial foot prosthesis
Colour matching for a silicone prosthesis
Matching nails for a silicone prosthesis
Casting for a partial hand prosthesis

Partial hand prosthesis at the fitting stage

Use the links below to find out more information on 'Construction':

Endoskeletal ::: Exoskeletal ::: Conventional ::: Solely Cosmetic ::: Silicone ::: Cosmetic Covers

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IDS_Ireland_prosthetics_orthotics_IDS Ireland offer this free resource for Healthcare Professionals who are encountering prostheses and or orthoses for the first time, or are only occasionally in contact with them. IDS_Ireland_prosthetics_orthotics_IDS Ireland offer this free resource for Healthcare Professionals who are encountering prostheses and or orthoses for the first time, or are only occasionally in contact with them. IDS_Ireland_prosthetics_orthotics_IDS Ireland offer this free resource for Healthcare Professionals who are encountering prostheses and or orthoses for the first time, or are only occasionally in contact with them. IDS_Ireland_prosthetics_orthotics_IDS Ireland offer this free resource for Healthcare Professionals who are encountering prostheses and or orthoses for the first time, or are only occasionally in contact with them.