Stefan Salminger1, Ivan Vujaklija, Agnes Sturma, Timothy Hasenoehrl, Aidan D Roche, Johannes A Mayer, Laura A Hruby, Oskar C Aszmann. 1. From the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria (SS, OCA); Christian Doppler Laboratory for Restoration of Extremity Function, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria (SS, AS, ADR, JAM, LAH, OCA); Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, Kensington, United Kingdom (IV); Clinic for Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Research for Neurorehabilitation Systems, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany (IV); Master Degree Program "Health Assisting Engineering", University of Applied Sciences FH Campus Wien, Vienna, Austria (AS); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria (TH, LAH); and Department of Plastic Surgery, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom (ADR).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to report normative outcome data of prosthetic hand function in below-elbow amputees using four different objective measurements closely related to activities of daily living. DESIGN: Seventeen patients who underwent prosthetic fitting after unilateral below-elbow amputation were enrolled in this study. Global upper extremity function was evaluated using the Action Research Arm Test, Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure, the Clothespin-Relocation Test, and the Box and Block Test, which monitor hand and extremity function. RESULTS: The patients achieved a mean ± SD Action Research Arm Test score of 35.06 ± 4.42 of 57. The mean ± SD Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure score was 65.12 ± 13.95 points. The mean ± SD time for the Clothespin-Relocation Test was 22.57 ± 7.50 secs, and the mean ± SD score in the Box and Block Test was 20.90 ± 5.74. CONCLUSIONS: In the current economic situation of health care systems, demonstrating the effectiveness and necessity of rehabilitation interventions is of major importance. This study reports outcome data of below-elbow amputees and provides a useful guide for expected prosthetic user performance.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to report normative outcome data of prosthetic hand function in below-elbow amputees using four different objective measurements closely related to activities of daily living. DESIGN: Seventeen patients who underwent prosthetic fitting after unilateral below-elbow amputation were enrolled in this study. Global upper extremity function was evaluated using the Action Research Arm Test, Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure, the Clothespin-Relocation Test, and the Box and Block Test, which monitor hand and extremity function. RESULTS: The patients achieved a mean ± SD Action Research Arm Test score of 35.06 ± 4.42 of 57. The mean ± SD Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure score was 65.12 ± 13.95 points. The mean ± SD time for the Clothespin-Relocation Test was 22.57 ± 7.50 secs, and the mean ± SD score in the Box and Block Test was 20.90 ± 5.74. CONCLUSIONS: In the current economic situation of health care systems, demonstrating the effectiveness and necessity of rehabilitation interventions is of major importance. This study reports outcome data of below-elbow amputees and provides a useful guide for expected prosthetic user performance.
Authors: Taylor C Hansen; Abigail R Citterman; Eric S Stone; Troy N Tully; Christopher M Baschuk; Christopher C Duncan; Jacob A George Journal: Front Neurorobot Date: 2022-06-17 Impact factor: 3.493
Authors: Michael D Paskett; Mark R Brinton; Taylor C Hansen; Jacob A George; Tyler S Davis; Christopher C Duncan; Gregory A Clark Journal: J Neuroeng Rehabil Date: 2021-02-25 Impact factor: 4.262