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The value of flexor hinge hand splints.

P J Nichols, S L Peach, R J Haworth

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    Functional hand splints aid tetraplegic patients by restoring pinch grip. Early fitting could benefit 30-60 UK patients annually, improving their daily living activities.

    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Assistive Technology
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research

    Background:

    • Functional hand splints have been utilized in the USA since the 1950s for spinal cord injury patients.
    • These devices aim to restore pinch grip through wrist dorsiflexion or external power.
    • Their adoption in the United Kingdom has been limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the functional value of late-provision functional hand splints in a UK Disabled Living Unit.
    • To assess the potential benefit of these splints for tetraplegic patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving the late provision of 62 functional hand splints to patients in a Disabled Living Unit.
    • Assessment of patient outcomes and functional improvement.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant proportion of tetraplegic patients reported considerable functional value from the splints.
    • The study identified a potential patient cohort that could benefit from these devices.

    Conclusions:

    • Late provision of functional hand splints can offer substantial functional benefits to tetraplegic individuals.
    • It is estimated that 30-60 patients per year in the UK could benefit if early fitting facilities were established.