Evaluation of the existing electrophysiological severity classifications in carpal tunnel syndrome
Electrophysiological examination is important for the diagnosis and evaluation of nerve
function in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Electrophysiological severity classifications of …
function in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Electrophysiological severity classifications of …
Assessment of grip-motion characteristics in carpal tunnel syndrome patients using a novel finger grip dynamometer system
Background Grip strength measurement is widely used in daily medical practice, and it has
been reported that the grip strength decreases in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome …
been reported that the grip strength decreases in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome …
Thumb Pronation Angle in Thumb Opposition Evaluated by the Nail Tip Angle of Thumb-Ring Finger Opposition
S Taniguchi, Y Matsuura, T Takehara, A Yamada… - HAND, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: This study aimed to devise the method for the evaluation of the thumb
pronation angle and calculate its reference value. Methods: The study was conducted from …
pronation angle and calculate its reference value. Methods: The study was conducted from …
A functional assessment score for congenital hypoplastic thumbs
K Mende, MA Tonkin - Journal of Hand Surgery (European …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The aim of any surgical intervention for congenital hand differences is the improvement of
either function or aesthetics, or both. In order to be able to evaluate the success of a surgical …
either function or aesthetics, or both. In order to be able to evaluate the success of a surgical …
Effect of the Thumb Orientation and Actuation on the Functionality and Performance of Affordable Prosthetic Hands: Obtaining Design Criteria
J Andrés-Esperanza, JL Iserte-Vilar, I Llop-Harillo… - Biomimetics, 2022 - mdpi.com
The advent of 3D printing technologies has enabled the development of low-cost prosthetic
underactuated hands, with cables working as tendons for flexion. Despite the particular …
underactuated hands, with cables working as tendons for flexion. Despite the particular …
Device development for detecting thumb opposition impairment using carbon nanotube-based strain sensors
Research into hand-sensing is the focus of various fields, such as medical engineering and
ergonomics. The thumb is essential in these studies, as there is great value in assessing its …
ergonomics. The thumb is essential in these studies, as there is great value in assessing its …
Effect of the position of the interphalangeal joint on movements of the trapeziometacarpal joint during thumb opposition
H Kurumadani, K Kurauchi, S Date… - Journal of Hand …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The Kapandji test is a simple method to score thumb opposition; however, the position of the
interphalangeal joint of the thumb during this test has not been described. We aimed to …
interphalangeal joint of the thumb during this test has not been described. We aimed to …
Thumb opposition: its definition and my approach to its measurement
M Tonkin - Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Opposition of the thumb is defined as the positioning of the thumb pad diametrically opposite
to the distal pad of the middle finger, be this positioning for grasp of small or large objects …
to the distal pad of the middle finger, be this positioning for grasp of small or large objects …
Global assessment of pollicization outcomes: an analysis in 27 patients
M Bachy, C Victoria… - Journal of Hand …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Outcomes measurements after pollicization remains difficult due to the lack of a
standardized assessment protocol. This study reports our experience of a global …
standardized assessment protocol. This study reports our experience of a global …
[HTML][HTML] Acute Thumb Reconstruction with Iliac Crest Bone Graft and Groin Flap: A Case Report
N Shrestha, S Batajoo, S Jaiswal… - JNMA: Journal of the …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Crush injury with bone loss results in shortening the length of the thumb. Most of the
immediate intervention is amputation and stump closure. Revision amputation with stump …
immediate intervention is amputation and stump closure. Revision amputation with stump …