Mallet Finger Lattice Casts Using 3D Printing

Table 1

User satisfaction evaluation of 3D-printed and plaster of Paris casts for mallet finger (QUEST).

Item	3D-printed lattice casts		Plaster of Paris casts
	Score	Details	Score	Details
1. Dimensions	5		3	Determined by practitioner
2. Weight	5		3	Heavy
3. Adjustment	5		3	Difficult to adjust once hardened
4. Safety	5		3	Skin necrosis possible
5. Durability	5		3	Contamination possible
6. Ease of use	5		5	Must be applied by practitioner
7. Comfort	4		3	Determined by practitioner
8. Effectiveness	4		4	Determined by practitioner
Total score	4.75		3.5

Note. The three most important items, in descending order, were dimensions, weight, and safety.