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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Journal of Hand Therapy 医学-外科

CiteScore

3.50

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10.00%

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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.