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A Strong Supporter: Evidence for the Role of the Fifth Finger in Habitual Gripping Activity
American Journal of Biological Anthropology, Volume 189, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Objectives The fifth finger plays a key role in manual dexterity, yet its habitual use and functional integration within the hand remain poorly understood. This study investigates the contribution of the fifth ray to habitual gripping activities and its synergistic relationship with the thumb.
Cora Leder, Sarah A. Schrader
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Bagcilar Medical BulletinObjective: This study investigated the ultrasonographic thickness of the thenar muscles and assessed pinch and grip strength in patients with first carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis by comparing early and advanced stages of the disease.
Büşra Şirin Ahısha +3 more
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Kinematic Analyses of the Thumb during Simulated Posteroanterior Glide Mobilization. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2016 OBJECTIVE:Thumb problems are common in some health professionals such as physical therapists. The purpose of this case-control study is to investigate the influence of clinical experience and different mobilization techniques on the kinematics of the ...
Meng-Tzu Hu, Ar-Tyan Hsu, Fong-Chin Su
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Association between weight or Body Mass Index and hand osteoarthritis: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2010 Objective: To investigate the association between weight or Body Mass Index (BMI) and the development of hand osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Systematic review of observational studies. Medical databases were searched up to April 2008.
Groot, J. (Jeroen) de +8 more
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An Origami‐Inspired Cable‐Driven Continuum Robot
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2026.A cable‐driven origami‐inspired continuum robot with dual bending‐contraction freedom is presented, overcoming monofunctional limitations of existing designs. A multijoint prototype demonstrates significant adaptability for shape‐variable grasping. Embedded structural conformality further supports a customizable wrist orthosis with dual rehabilitation ...
Zhichuan Tang +4 more
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The peritrapezial view: New radiograph for evaluating joints around trapezium
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 Purpose: The purpose of this study was to present a new radiograph of peritrapezial view and examine whether this view could supply clear and reliable radiographs of the joints around trapezium.
Young Ho Shin +2 more
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Validity of a simple videogrammetric method to measure the movement of all hand segments for clinical purposes [PDF]
, 2014 Hand movement measurement is important in clinical, ergonomics and biomechanical fields. Videogrammetric techniques allow the measurement of hand movement without interfering the natural hand behaviour.
Jarque-Bou, Néstor J +3 more
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Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, Volume 17, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background Grip strength is increasingly recognized as a modifiable and easily measurable protective factor against chronic diseases. Lower grip strength may compromise joint stability, predisposing periarticular tissues to local inflammation, which has been implicated in hand osteoarthritis (HOA), a condition affecting approximately 189 ...
Yilun Wang +13 more
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Effects of rehabilitative interventions on pain, function and physical impairments in people with hand osteoarthritis: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with pain, reduced grip strength, loss of range of motion and joint stiffness leading to impaired hand function and difficulty with daily activities.
Bennell, K +4 more
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