ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2021
Effectiveness of a New 3D-Printed Dynamic Hand-Wrist Splint on Hand Motor Function and Spasticity in Chronic Stroke Patients.
Article in Journal of clinical medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07243314 (Evaluating Functional Outcomes of 3D-Printed Splints in Post-Stroke Upper Limb Recovery), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Evaluating Functional Outcomes of 3D-Printed Splints in Post-Stroke Upper Limb Recovery
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 20 citations in OpenAlex.
- The current state of 3D-printed orthoses clinical outcomes: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of wearable device training on upper limb motor function in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The Journal of international medical research · 2024Pooled it
- The Use of 3D Printing Technology in Rehabilitation for Adults Living With Neurological Conditions: Scoping Review.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2026Review
- The Upper Limb Orthosis in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: The Role of 3D Printing.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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Abstract
Spasticity, a common stroke complication, can result in impairments and limitations in the performance of activities and participation. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of a new dynamic splint on wrist and finger flexor muscle spasticity in chronic stroke survivors, using a randomized controlled trial. Thirty chronic stroke survivors were recruited and randomly allocated to either an experimental or control group; 25 completed the 6-week intervention program. The participants in the experimental group were asked to wear the dynamic splint at least 6 h/day at home, for the entire intervention. The participants in the control group did not wear any splint. All the participants were evaluated 1 week before, immediately, and after 3 and 6 weeks of splint use, with the modified Ashworth scale and the Fugl-Meyer assessment for upper extremity. User experience was evaluated by a self-reported questionnaire after the 6-week intervention. The timed within-group assessments showed a significant reduction in spasticity and improvements in functional movements in the experimental group. We found differences, in favor of the experimental group, between the groups after the intervention. The splint users indicated a very good satisfaction rating for muscle tone reduction, comfort, and ease of use. Therefore, this new splint can be used for at-home rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients with hemiparesis.
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