An Endurance Testing Machine for Finger Extension Splints Considered Anatomical Structures of the Thumb

Abstract

For patients who suffer from brain stroke severely, it is difficult to extend their fingers. Therefore, we have developed a hand splint which can assist finger extension. This splint has a unique feature that circular Shape Memory Alloy is adopted. In this paper, we introduce basic mechanisms of splint for the thumb in consideration with anatomical structures. Moreover, we explain development of an endurance testing device for the developed thumb splint.