Computer mice following finger amputation
Hi
My husband has just lost the top of his right index finger (above the top joint). He's right handed and an office worker and a lot of his day would ordinarily be using a keyboard so finding the change in his circumstance and productivity whilst he becomes accustomed/heals a challenge. Does anyone have any good advice on who we could go to - shop or advisor - to try out different different computer mice to see which one would help. His work have tried to help but the model they ordered didn't really suit the injury and I'm a little unsure whether anything I've seen on amazon is going to help.
Many thanks in advance
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I am sure someone will come up with a better idea, but here are a couple.
1. Graphic pen and pad. I found this works amazingly well in place of a mouse. If you can afford one with programmable hot spots this can make some common tasks a lot easier and quicker. Touching the pen on the pad initiates left click. Probably not suitable if he works on more than one screen.
2. https://www.backcs.co.uk/slimblade-trackball-mouse/ more expensive and really not sure how tracker balls compare with mice these days. The large buttons allow for easier clicking without using the index finger. Probably better to avoid tracker balls on traditional mouse casing as he would have the same problem.As an individual I stood alone.
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Hi @gackroyd
Excellent advice from @Geoark here are a couple of other thoughts:- If the equipment is needed for work an Access to Work assessment may be appropriate: https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/work/access-to-work
- AbilityNet is a specialist organisation for issues of IT and disability: https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
Jean
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Thank you so much for the advice. I'll take a look. The quick response is really very much appreciated. Thank you!!
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Hi there, I'm a Design and Technology student at school and I am wary that this was made in 2018, but I am just wondering if your husband could answer a few of my questions if possible.
1. What problems do you face, using a mouse whilst missing part of your index finger?
2. What were the issues of using a regular computer mouse?
3. What products/variations did you start using instead, once you lost the tip of your finger?
4. Do you still use a regular mouse or are you using a variant of a mouse?
5. What products do you use now as a result of missing the tip of your finger? -
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