Table 1. Comparison of thumb (first digit) ROM using a standard spoon, and two commercial spoons with enlarged diameter handles (3.18 cm (1.25-inch) and 4.45 cm (1.75-inch)).
| MCP | IP | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard handle | 30.62° ± 16.08° | 45.7° ± 19.61° |
| 3.18 cm (1.25 inch) handle | 26.46° ± 14.50°a | 42.28° ± 10.93°a |
| 4.45 cm (1.75 inch) handle | 16.53° ± 14.57°a,b | 36.43° ± 12.13°a,b |
Notes.
a
Difference between modified handles and standard handle (P < 0.01).
b
Difference between 3.18 and 4.45 cm handles (P < 0.01).