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Design, Fabrication, and Administration of the Hand Active Sensation Test (HASTe)

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The Gaza Hand Board.

Louai Harb¹, Mohammed Wadi, Yvette Godwin

¹From the Medecins Sans Frontieres, Gaza Clinic, Thaoura St, Gaza City, Palestine.

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Summary

Researchers developed an economical, versatile hand board for surgical use. This device aids in immobilizing the hand during complex procedures, especially when commercial devices are unavailable.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Device Innovation
Trauma Care

Background:

Commercial hand-holding devices are often unavailable in resource-limited settings.
Complex hand contractures require specialized immobilization for effective surgical treatment.
Surgical missions highlight the need for adaptable and cost-effective medical tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the design and application of an economical, versatile hand board.
To present a solution for hand immobilization in the absence of standard surgical equipment.
To facilitate the surgical release of complex hand contractures.

Main Methods:

Conception and design of a low-cost hand board in Gaza.
Application of the hand board during multiple surgical missions.

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Utilizing the board for addressing volar digital burn contractures and other complex cases.

Main Results:

The hand board proved to be an economical and versatile tool.
Successful application in various surgical scenarios, including burn contractures.
The device became a standard component of the surgical kit.

Conclusions:

The described hand board offers an accessible solution for hand immobilization during surgery.
It is particularly valuable in resource-limited environments or when standard instruments are lacking.
This innovation can aid surgeons in managing complex hand conditions effectively.