Table 3. Comparison of middle finger (third 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 | PIP | DIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard handle | 93.66° ± 10.12° | 104.53° ± 5.51° | 71.31° ± 11.01° |
| 3.18 cm (1.25 inch) handle | 67.42° ± 12.89°a | 67.1° ± 5.78°a | 50.93° ± 7.07°a |
| 4.45 cm (1.75 inch) handle | 52.98° ± 12.23°a,b | 53.68° ± 4.94°a,b | 39.71° ± 7.43°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).