Hand function and quality of life with a 3D-printed prosthesis: A case report.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q2 ORTHOPEDICS

Journal of Hand Therapy Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI:10.1016/j.jht.2024.12.004

Regina Rossi, Gregory Chown

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Abstract

Background: People throughout the world have amputations but cannot obtain prosthetic devices. 3D-printing can be a cost-effective tool to create prostheses.

Purpose: The study's purpose is to examine the impact that a 3D-printed prosthetic hand has on function and quality of life.

Study design: This case report collected data from a single subject.

Methods: For function and quality of life, the Orthotics Prosthetics Users Surveys (OPUS) Upper Extremity Functional Status (UEFS) and the OPUS Health-Related Quality of Life Index (HRQOL) were completed before and after receiving a 3D-printed prosthetic hand.

Results: The UEFS pre-test score was 31, while post-test was 50. This 19-point difference exceeds the minimal detectable change (MDC) of 14.8, denoting a positive change. The HRQOL pre-test score was 58 and the post-test was 61. Since the MDC for this survey is 7.4, there is no substantial improvement.

Conclusions: Function improved for this participant by nearly two standard deviations, while quality of life was maintained. 3D-printing is a viable, adaptable, and cost-effective alternative that aided the participant's function. This technology in the clinic can meet unique client needs when considering financial limitations or multiple prostheses for growing children.

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3d打印假肢的手部功能和生活质量：一例报告。

背景：世界各地都有人截肢，但无法获得假肢装置。3d打印是制造假肢的一种经济有效的工具。目的：该研究的目的是研究3d打印假手对功能和生活质量的影响。研究设计：本病例报告收集了单个受试者的数据。方法：在使用3d打印假手前后分别完成矫形假肢使用者调查（OPUS）上肢功能状态（UEFS）和OPUS健康相关生活质量指数（HRQOL）的功能和生活质量。结果：UEFS前测分31分，后测分50分。这19点的差异超过了14.8的最小可检测变化（MDC），表示积极的变化。HRQOL前测58分，后测61分。由于这次调查的民主变革运动得分为7.4，因此没有实质性的改善。结论：该患者的功能改善了近两个标准差，同时维持了生活质量。3d打印是一种可行的、适应性强的、具有成本效益的替代方案，有助于参与者的功能。当考虑到经济限制或为成长中的儿童安装多个假肢时，这项技术在诊所可以满足独特的客户需求。

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来源期刊

Journal of Hand Therapy 医学-外科

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

10.00%

发文量

审稿时长

19.2 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Hand Therapy is designed for hand therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and other hand specialists involved in the rehabilitation of disabling hand problems. The Journal functions as a source of education and information by publishing scientific and clinical articles. Regular features include original reports, clinical reviews, case studies, editorials, and book reviews.