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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Technology
    • Clinical Assessment Tools

    Background:

    • Hand function impairment significantly impacts patient independence.
    • Accurate assessment of hand function is crucial for effective treatment planning and rehabilitation.
    • Traditional goniometric assessments are time-consuming, skill-dependent, and lack precision for individual joint analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and validate an optical sensor-based system for measuring individual finger joint active range of motion (AROM).
    • To provide a more efficient, accurate, and repeatable method for assessing hand function compared to traditional techniques.
    • To develop a clinical tool that assists practitioners in evaluating patient hand function.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel measurement system utilizing an optical sensor to capture individual finger joint AROM.
    • Implementation of the system for instant and repeatable measurements in a simulated clinical environment.
    • Validation of the system's efficiency and reliability for patient evaluations.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed optical sensor system provides instant and repeatable measurements of finger joint AROM.
    • The system's performance is independent of the practitioner's skill level, ensuring consistent data.
    • Demonstrated successful application in a clinical setup for patient hand function evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • The optical sensor-based AROM measurement system offers a reliable and efficient alternative to traditional methods.
    • This technology can significantly enhance the accuracy and consistency of hand function assessments in clinical practice.
    • The system has the potential to improve rehabilitation strategies and patient outcomes by providing precise joint ROM data.