Mallet Finger Lattice Casts Using 3D Printing

Table 2

Wearability evaluation of 3D-printed and plaster of Paris casts for mallet finger (PPP).

Questionnaire items		3D-printed	Plaster of Paris
No.	Item
1	I like to use it	5	4
2	It can be used without complicated action or operation	5	0
3	It can be used anywhere and anytime	5	0
4	The procedure for wearing it is simple and uncomplicated	5	0
5	I can understand the principle of the cast	5	5
6	There is no danger or risk of malfunction	5	0
7	Wearing it incorrectly will not cause damage	3	0
8	It is comfortable to wear	5	0
9	Little effort is required to wear it	5	0
10	There are no requirements when using it	5	0
11	It is easy to use the fingers while wearing it	5	5
12	It is an adequate size and shape to protect the fingers	5	3
13	The size and shape are suitable for carrying or keeping it	5	0
14	The colour and shape are good	4	2
15	It is easy to clean and care for	5	2
16	It does not cause skin problems	5	3
17	The cast strength is good	5	5
Total score		4.82	1.70

Note. Scoring: 5 = strongly agree; 4 = agree; 3 = neither agree nor disagree; 2 = disagree; 1 = strongly disagree; 0 = not applicable.