Effects of dynamic wrist-hand splints for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) results structural changes on wrist-hand joints, which can have negative impact on daily activities. Splints are commonly used to reduce pain and improve function of people with RA. The research shows that usage of dynamic splints improves wrist-hand function of people with other conditions.

Validity, reliability, and Rasch analysis of the orthotics and prosthetics users' survey: Turkish version of the lower-extremity functional status.

Background: It is well known that questionnaires and scales are easy to use, cheap, and provide fast results. In the clinical setting, it will be easier and more comfortable to evaluate lower-extremity functions in both prosthesis and orthosis users with a single questionnaire.

Objectives: To study the Turkish version of the orthotics and prosthetics users' survey lower-extremity functional status (OPUS-LEFS) and investigate its reliability and validity in the Turkish prosthesis and orthosis users.

The importance of rehabilitation concerning upper extremity amputees: A Systematic review.

Objective: To evaluate and point out the importance of prosthetic rehabilitation of upper extremity.

Methods: A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies concerning prosthetic rehabilitation in upper extremity. The PRISMA Statement 2009 was used to establish the study and the methodological quality was assessed.