Digital extenders with haptic feedback

A medical device configured for extending dexterous reach and sensing of a finger comprising:

• a proximal attachment portion in the form of a hand mount, glove, wrist strap, or sleeve configured to receive and attach to a wrist or hand of a user;
• a distal portion comprising a distal sensor, the distal portion having a maximum diameter of 0.01 to 5 cm;
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• a digital extender portion having an extended length of 1 to 24 inches and a diameter of 0.01 to 5 cm that is configured to receive a finger of the user, the digital extender portion comprising a feedback element and at least one articulation, the digital extender portion is positioned between the distal portion and the proximal portion;
• wherein the feedback element is connected to or in communication with the sensor, the feedback element is configured to be connected to or in communication with the user's fingertip during use providing physical extension of sensory capabilities of the user's fingertip.