DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF A 3D-PRINTED EXOSKELETON FOR HAND REHABILITATION IN OSTEOARTHRITIS

(the aim of the study): This study focuses on designing an innovative 3D-printed exoskeleton tailored for hand rehabilitation in women aged 65 and older with second-degree osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, a progressive joint disease, impacts daily activities by causing pain, reduced mobility, and muscle weakness. The condition affects women over 55, creating a critical need for accessible solutions. While physiotherapy remains key, current rehabilitation devices, like exoskeletons, are often expensive, rigid, and impractical for home use, limiting their effectiveness.