What is known from the existing literature about the treatment of Mallet Injury using 3D printed splints? A Scoping Review Protocol
Una M. Cronin,
Alice Shannon,
Micheal ó hAodha
et al.
Abstract:Background Mallet finger injuries are a frequent cause of hospital attendance, being the fifth most common injury in the body. They are therefore a frequent cause of hospital visits. To date, these injuries have primarily been managed using generic splints. As a generic splint provides a generic fit, patients who receive these are not provided with a custom splint experience. As the size and fit of these splints are not bespoke to the patient’s anatomy, patients may not always find the fit comfortable and may … Show more
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