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L D Ketchum, A Hibbard, K M Hassanein

    The Journal of Hand Surgery
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    Electrically driven hand splints improve finger motion more than manual therapy. This study shows significant gains in active and passive motion for stiff fingers using this advanced splinting technology.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Biomedical Engineering

    Background:

    • Electrically driven hand splints have evolved since 1972.
    • Modern splints offer improved safety, ease of application, and adjustable range of motion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of electrically driven splints for passive exercise.
    • To compare outcomes with conventional manual passive joint exercise.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied stiff fingers over a 1-month period.
    • Compared range of motion gains between splint-treated and manually treated groups.

    Main Results:

    • Fingers treated with electrically driven splints showed significant improvement.

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  • Mean gain in both total active and passive motion was greater in the splint group.

    • Conclusions:

    • Electrically driven splints are more effective than manual therapy for improving finger motion.
    • This technology offers a superior approach to passive exercise for stiff fingers.