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A cohort of 50 adults (25 males\/25 females) participated in this prospective study. The exclusion criteria included wrist immobilization and ages outside of 18\u201365 years. Participants self-assessed their wrist ROM with the goniometer template. Measurements were independently performed by a student and a specialist using standard goniometry, as well as a resident using the self-designed goniometer. The results were blinded for unbiased analysis. Mean differences in ROM varied across movement directions, with minimal differences for ulnar abduction and more substantial deviations for radial abduction, extension and flexion. The patient\u2013specialist comparison showed deviations below 5 degrees for flexion and ulnar abduction in 50% of cases. Telemedicine, expanded by the COVID-19 pandemic, offers significant potential for hand rehabilitation. Current methods of ROM assessment lack cost-effectiveness and simplicity. 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