Customized Pen for Patients With Arthritis

Patients with arthritis present with pain, stiffness and limited movement of fingers and hands. Performing tasks independently lead to a lot of anxiety and emotional trauma. Holding simple things like a toothbrush or pen is a cumbersome task. This article describes a simple technique to customize a...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-09, Vol.14 (9), p.e28797-e28797
Main Authors: Prakash, Rathod, Colvenkar, Shreya, Kunusoth, Ramesh, Alwala, Aditya Mohan, Kumar, Sampath
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthritis
Customization
Dentistry
Motor ability
Pain Management
Patients
Quality of life
Rheumatology
Writing
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Summary:Patients with arthritis present with pain, stiffness and limited movement of fingers and hands. Performing tasks independently lead to a lot of anxiety and emotional trauma. Holding simple things like a toothbrush or pen is a cumbersome task. This article describes a simple technique to customize a pen for arthritis patients. The pen holder is customized to the patient's fingers making it easier to write.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.28797