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A full-contact proximal forearm brace.

Eileen Foley1, Eileen Maday

  • 1Michigan Hand Rehabilitation, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, USA.

Journal of Hand Therapy : Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
|March 4, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This full-contact brace reduces patient pain, improving their ability to perform daily activities, work, and sports. The brace is also simple and affordable to create.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Pain management is crucial for patient function.
  • Effective and accessible orthopedic devices are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a full-contact brace in reducing pain.
  • To assess the impact of the brace on functional task completion, work, and sports participation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a full-contact brace design.
  • Fabricated the brace using an easy and inexpensive method.

Main Results:

  • Patients reported fewer pain complaints with brace usage.
  • Improved ability to complete functional tasks, engage in work, and participate in sports was observed.

Conclusions:

  • The full-contact brace is an effective, accessible solution for pain reduction.
  • The brace enhances patient quality of life by improving functional capabilities.

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