ArticlePloS one2021
Effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses for traumatic and chronic hand conditions: A scoping review.
Article in PloS one, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05320211 (Three-dimensional Printed Orthoses for Improving Daily Functioning in Chronic Hand Conditions), which is not on this map. Cited by 14 papers.
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Three-dimensional Printed Orthoses for Improving Daily Functioning in Chronic Hand Conditions
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Applications of 3D printing in orthopedics: a scoping review.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- Economic evaluation of the manufacturing of 3D-printed wrist orthoses vs low temperature thermoplastic wrist orthoses.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Production time and practicability of 3D-Printed wrist orthoses versus low temperature thermoplastic wrist orthoses.Hand therapy · 2024Article
- Examining the Flexural Behavior of Thermoformed 3D-Printed Wrist-Hand Orthoses: Role of Material, Infill Density, and Wear Conditions.Polymers · 2024Article
- Preliminary effectiveness and production time and costs of three-dimensional printed orthoses in chronic hand conditions: an interventional feasibility study.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2024Article
- What is known from the existing literature about the treatment of Mallet Injury using 3D printed splints? A Scoping Review Protocol.HRB open research · 2024Article
- The Upper Limb Orthosis in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: The Role of 3D Printing.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Investigations on the Fatigue Behavior of 3D-Printed and Thermoformed Polylactic Acid Wrist-Hand Orthoses.Polymers · 2023Article
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- 3D-Printed Polycaprolactone Mechanical Characterization and Suitability Assessment for Producing Wrist-Hand Orthoses.Polymers · 2023Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundIn the field of orthotics, the use of three-dimensional (3D) technology as an alternative to the conventional production process of orthoses is growing. PURPOSE: This scoping review aimed to systematically map and summarize studies assessing the effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses for traumatic and chronic hand conditions, and to identify knowledge gaps.
methodsThe Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, IEEE, and PEDro were searched for studies of any type of 3D-printed orthoses for traumatic and chronic hand conditions. Any outcome related to the effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses was considered. Two reviewers selected eligible studies, charted data on study characteristics by impairment type, and critically appraised the studies, except for case reports/series.
resultsSeventeen studies were included: four randomized controlled trials, four uncontrolled trials, four case series and five case reports. Only three studies had a sample size >20. Impairments described were forearm fractures (n = 5), spasticity (n = 5), muscle weakness (n = 4), joint contractures (n = 2) and pain (n = 1). Four poor to fair quality studies on forearm fractures supported the effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses on hand function, functionality, and satisfaction. One good quality study on spasticity demonstrated the effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses on hand function. One poor quality pain study reported limited positive effects on satisfaction. Studies on muscle weakness and joint contractures showed no benefits.
conclusionCurrent literature addressing the effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses for traumatic and chronic hand conditions consists primarily of small and poor methodological quality studies. There is a need for well-designed controlled trials including patient-related outcomes, production time and cost analyses.
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