Name: Nimali Bandara

She wants to be independent in eating. As she is a housewife, she loves to prepare meals for her family.

Diagnosis: Left-hand crush injury with thumb and little finger amputated. Limited finger flexion, with the index finger being most functional. Wrist flexion/extension possibly present. No sensation on the palmar surface. Flap graft done, and a pressure garment applied. Communication is verbal.

She is very comprehensive and motivated.  She is worried about being unable for doing her household work and selfcare works. Her family is very supportive.

Cutting Vegetables

Reasons: The thumb and little finger are amputated. So she can't grasp objects. Limited movements in the remaining three fingers due to muscle stiffness.