Study on SPS orthosis use for wrist stiffness
Wrist stiffness is common following trauma or surgery. Most patients participate in a course of physical therapy, which may include stretching, cryotherapy, ultrasound, and range of motion therapy, but despite these or other methods, the patient hits a plateau.
In this study from the Journal of Hand Surgery, 2008: Vol 33, Issue 9, 1498-1504 by Michael Mond, M.D., Mike McGrath, M.D., Michael Smith, M.D., Slif Ulrich, M.D., Thorsten Seyler, M.D., Peter Bonutti, M.D., 47 patients with wrist stiffness following trauma or surgery were treated with a JAS SPS orthosis.
Results:
Mean wrist range of motion increased by 35°
Mean wrist Extension increased by 18°
Mean Wrist Flexion increased by 17°