Effectiveness of 3D-printed orthoses for traumatic and chronic hand conditions: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 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.

Methods

The 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, exc

SUBMITTER: Oud TAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8601455 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature