We investigated a recovery pattern in subjective and objective measures among 52 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome after anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score (primary outcome), numbness score, grip and pinch strength, Semmes-Weinstein (SW) score, static 2-point discrimination (2PD) score, and motor conduction velocit...

Heart rate is associated with work hardness and increase linearly with its increasing. In the average of energy consumption, heart rate measurement is simple but non-accurate method for calculation of work hardness. Our purpose in this research was to evaluate the relationship between heart rate and dynamometry results with hypothesis of work hardness effectiveness on the human power. This stud...

We intend to discuss the injuries of the hand that disrupt the motor and sensory elements necessary for prehension. Prehension is a complex mechanism, for which both movement and sensation are required if it is to be fully effective, though sensation can to some extent be replaced by vision. Discussing normal function, Napier (1956) stressed the importance of making a distinction between the “ ...

OBJECTIVE To assess changes and responsiveness in outcome measures of mobility, balance, muscle strength and manual dexterity in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1. DESIGN A 9-year longitudinal study conducted with 113 patients. METHODS The responsiveness of the Timed Up and Go test, Berg Balance Scale, quantitative muscle testing, grip and pinch-grip strength, and Purdue Pegboard Test w...

INTRODUCTION Patients with hand disorders frequently experience difficulties opening peelable packaging. PURPOSE To investigate the forces patients can apply to tear tabs and to compare the results with normative data to make recommendations for the industry and clinical practice. STUDY DESIGN Descriptive, cross-sectional. METHODS One hundred patients with hand disorders were studied. The...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a neuropathy due to the compression of the median nerve. It is shown that gabapentin in high doses is effective in treatment of CTS patients. In this study we evaluated the efficacy of low doses of gabapentin in treatment of CTS patients. Ninety patients with CTS were randomly assigned to groups A, B and C. Gabapentin was administered to group A with dose of 100 ...

Excision of the trapezium with Gelfoam interposition was performed in 35 thumbs, 34 of which were evaluated after an average 5 years. Twenty-four patients had unilateral procedures. The follow-up examination included a standardized questionnaire and clinical and radiological examinations. Pain relief was achieved in all cases. The patients considered that 32 of their operated hands had improved...