Background Distal radius fractures are common, costly, and increasing in incidence.
Percutaneous K-wire fixation and volar locking plates are two of the most commonly used …

This letter presents an index finger of human-like robotics hand which intends to closely
replicate the human finger in terms of bones, ligaments, muscles, extensor mechanism …

The popularization of fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology and open-source
microcontrollers has permitted the explosion of electric hand prostheses that can be …

Brazil was rated the fourth leading producer and exporter of pork meat in the world. The aim
of this study was to evaluate the temperature of the hands of pig slaughterhouse workers …

Background Grasping and manipulating objects are common problems for children with
hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Multichannel-functional electrical stimulation may help facilitate …

In this study, we studied the performance of a ring-type energy harvester mounted on a
finger flexion structure. We fabricated the harvester using a piezoelectric material …

BACKGROUND: Using objective anthropometric measurement data and anthropometric
ratios, grip strength and hand functionality can be evaluated. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this …

Background There are few studies that comprehensively explore a large scale of variables
within one study population to correctly determine the variables that are truly significant in …

The hand is the most commonly injured part of the body in the pediatric population. In order
to timely and accurately care for a potential pediatric hand fracture, it is important to perform …

The loss of one hand affects significantly the level of autonomy and the ability to carry out
activities of daily living, work and social activities. Since the dawn of humanity, the use of …