Table 5. Comparison of pinky (fifth 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 | 77.28° ± 19.23° | 96.08° ± 8.21° | 75.76° ± 11.04° |
| 3.18 cm (1.25 inch) handle | 51.96° ± 20.83°a | 51.71° ± 9.39°a | 39.73° ± 7.49°a |
| 4.45 cm (1.75 inch) handle | 39.06° ± 20.07°a,b | 42.7° ± 8.76°a,b | 31.28° ± 9.78°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).