Overview
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Point Mini system as compared to the subject's existing prosthetic treatment, which may include a prosthesis, other assistive device, or no device. This study will be a single subject crossover design where one group of 14 children with partial hand deficiencies will be evaluated on several metrics using their existing prosthetic treatment for one month and the Point Mini system for two months. Metrics include: in-clinic functional measures, subjective assessments, bilateral hand use, and prosthesis wear time.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Partial hand loss with at least index and/or middle finger loss at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) level
- Intact thumb with full range of motion
- Fluent in English
- Age between 5 and 15 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a residual limb that is unhealed from the amputation surgery
- Unhealed wounds
- Significant cognitive deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Significant neurological deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Significant physical deficits of the residual limb impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Uncontrolled pain or phantom pain impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Serious uncontrolled medical problems as judged by the project therapist