Table 1.
Orthosis wearing time, experienced comfort, and the reported cointerventions in addition to the use of the orthosis.
| Patient | Wearing time per 24 hours | Day/night use | Reported comfort | Cointervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–6 hours | Day | Poor | Handmaster |
| 2 | >8 hours | Night | Poor | None |
| 3 | 0 hours (nonuse) | Very poor | Medication, home exercises | |
| 4 | >8 hours | Night | Poor | Physical therapy |
| 5 | 6–8 hours | Day | Very poor | Physical therapy, home exercises |
| 6 | >8 hours | Day | Good | Physical therapy, home exercises |
| 7 | >8 hours | Day | Good | Home exercises |
| 8 | 0 hours (nonuse) | Poor | Home exercises | |
| 9 | >8 hours | Day | Good | Physical therapy |
| 10 | >8 hours | Day | Good | Medication, physical therapy, home exercises |
| 11 | >8 hours | Night | Good | Physical therapy |