Archive Case Study 1

Situation:	Patient suffered traumatic loss of his left orbit in an industrial accident.
Solution:	An adhesive retained, gel-filled orbital prosthesis was made. Gel-filled pieces feel more comfortable and soft and the patient has commented that he does not know it's there. Due to its softness it feels more lifelike and moves with the skin when he smiles or screws up his face. The patient also wears tinted glasses to allow for any colour imbalance.

Archive Case Study 2

Situation:	Patient was involved in a Road Traffic Accident and suffered traumatic loss of his ring and middle finger of his left hand.
Solution:	Being deeply concerned by the appearance of his hand the patient opted for vacuum retained finger prostheses. He is most delighted with the results.

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Medical Illustration Department, University Hospitals of Leicester.