American Hand Prosthetics was founded with the realization that most successful hand prostheses in the future will be mechanically simple help devices of socially acceptable appearance.

Flexibility in individual design, uncompromising standards of quality and service and attention to detail other manufacturers ignore has led to AHP hand prostheses becoming the standard against which all others are judged.

Yet, we once again emphasize that even AHP prostheses fall short of true replacement of missing parts.

They are designed for well-defined and specific purposes. The recognition of these purposes is essential to realistic expectations and customer satisfaction.

The * Biochromatic coloring process mimics Nature with a translucent surface beneath which pigments are deposited according to the individual's characteristics.

Color matching is superior to any previously achieved, but a prosthesis obviously cannot adapt to the small constant skin color changes due to variation in blood flow or pigment changes such as a suntan.

If you live in an area of major seasonal changes, one prosthesis for summer and another for winter is desirable.

AHP prostheses can be fitted to conventional arm sockets or to special AHP light, non-irritating, soft and flexible sockets.

Elbow units can swing freely or be locked in position and the wrist coupling allows the hand to be easily rotated so that the palm faces the thigh naturally as you walk or sit down.

PARTIAL HAND PROSTHESES

Improving physical capability is a constant AHP design criterion. This is strikingly achieved with partial hand prostheses. The use of the remaining thumb or fingers is enhanced by prosthetically providing parts against which they can work. Restoration of near-normal appearance is an important bonus. Partial hand prostheses are usually the most difficult to develop but are very rewarding.

The AHP exdusive coloring process has led to thumb prostheses whose juncture with the normal skin is hardly perceptible. Total thumb amputations at the base of the palm have no satisfactory solution, but AHP prostheses for amputations extending 12.5 mm or more beyond the web can result in considerable benefits. Also note the AHP perfection of fingernail details which have integrated UV filters for color stabilization.

FINGER PROSTHESES

These are superb. The AHP fit is so precise that both pressure and position sense are transmitted to the body for subconscious control needed for activities such as typing. AHP'S Biochromatic color matching is so good that customary use of a ring to disguise the juncture with the skin becomes purely an option.