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Measurement and analysis of the range of motion and the degree of posture discomfort of the thumb joints

open access: yesNihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2018
In this study, we measured and analyzed the degree of posture discomfort with respect to the coordinated range of motion (ROM) of the thumb. For ergonomic assessment of a product CAD model using a digital hand model, such joint properties are necessary ...
Yuya YONEOKA   +2 more
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The Role of Morphology of the Thumb in Anthropomorphic Grasping: A Review

open access: yesFrontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 2017
The unique musculoskeletal structure of the human hand brings in wider dexterous capabilities to grasp and manipulate a repertoire of objects than the non-human primates.
Visakha K. Nanayakkara   +5 more
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Morphometric anatomic study and clinical significance of the collateral ligaments of the thumb interphalangeal joint

open access: yesMedicine Science, 2020
We aimed to emphasize the clinical significance of the collateral ligaments of the thumb interphalangeal joint through a morphometric anatomical study. Our study was performed on the thumbs obtained from 10 fresh cadavers in Akdeniz University Faculty of
Merve Onder, Cengiz Aldemir
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Microsurgery Techniques for Patients with Traumatic Thumb Amputation

open access: yesКреативная хирургия и онкология, 2019
Introduction. Traumatic amputations of a thumb may happen as a result of severe mechanical injuries with the primary detachment and destruction of tissues, or following deep burns, frostbites or ischemia.
M. M. Valeev   +2 more
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Giant Intermuscular Thenar Lipoma: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020
Lipoma is the most common benign tumour in hand. Lipoma in hand of size more than 5 cm is classified as Giant Lipoma. Lipoma of larger sizes is rare in hand because of accessibility and lesser subcutaneous tissues.
Prabhakar Ulaganathan
doaj   +1 more source

Economic projections and rules-of-thumb for monetary policy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Monetary policy analysts often rely on rules-of-thumb, such as the Taylor rule, to describe historical monetary policy decisions and to compare current policy to historical norms.
Orphanides, Athanasios, Wieland, Volker
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First dorsal metacarpal artery flap in soft tissue reconstruction of recurrent thumb squamous cell carcinoma

open access: yesСибирский онкологический журнал, 2023
Background. Subungual squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of thumb is a rare disease. However, it is the most common malignancy affecting the nail bed. Early recognition is crucial and important for prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.
P. Yap   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Thumb Polydactyly with a Floating Ulnar Thumb [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Thumb polydactyly is reported to be the most common congenital anomaly of the hand in Japan. The floating type is not particularly rare, accounting for 0.9 to 15% of all cases of thumb polydactyly.
Hasegawa, Kenjiro   +2 more
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The relation between different fingers pressing elastic objects and the characteristics of hardness discriminability

open access: yesNihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2016
Identification of the hardness of an object in a human hand is different according to the hardness of the object. For example, chiropractors identify stiffness in the muscle by using their thumb, which can press more forcefully than the forefinger ...
Mizuho TANAKA   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasound versus MRI in the evaluation of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint

open access: yesJournal of Ultrasonography, 2023
An intricate and unique combination of ligamentous, fibrocartilaginous, and osseous structures stabilize the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Both ultrasound and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging are extremely useful in evaluating these critical
Knisely Beatrice   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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