For patients in need of a natural-appearing prosthesis for
the face, fingers, hand, or body, Duke Anaplastology provides
restorations created just for your special situation.
We work closely with our surgeons and ancillary staff of
prosthetists/orthotists, physician associates, occupational and
physical therapists, and psychologists in personally treating
your needs.
Facial Prostheses
Facial prostheses can be as small as a nostril or as large
as half of the face. Our objective is to fit you with a
custom-fabricated, silicone device that helps you resume your
normal activities, without further surgery and in as short a
period of time as possible.
Facial prostheses can be used temporarily while waiting for
reconstructive surgery or permanently in lieu of surgery.
Partial Hand Prostheses
Mutilating hand injuries alter every aspect of your life.
Duke’s partial hand prostheses are designed especially for you
and your needs.
At Duke, we work as a team to create the best possible
restorations for both the function and appearance of your
hand.
Finger Prostheses
Finger prostheses can be made in silicone rubber to look
amazingly like the other digits of your hand. With as little as
two centimeters of bone projecting from the web space, we can
fit a device that will hold securely with suction. Realistic
nails can be polished without changing the natural colors
underneath.
Body Restorations
Using special materials, we can create a variety of body
restorations for the shoulder, calf, skull and breast. Most
somato (body) prostheses designed in our lab are made to be
worn under clothing or stockings.
For more information, please call 919-684-5228.
Duke’s Expert Anaplastologists
Jane Bahor, Certified Clinical
Anaplastologist
A.S. Dental Laboratory Technology
35 years at Duke in Anaplastology
Jerry Schroeder, BS, MAMS
Certified Clinical Anaplastologist
