Temporal changes in grip and pinch strength after open carpal tunnel release and the effect of ligament reconstruction

Journal of Hand Surgery

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 48-54

  Netscher, D ^a   Steadman, A K ^a   Thornby, J ^a   Cohen, V ^a  

^a BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CONTROLLED STUDY; DECOMPRESSION SURGERY; GRIP STRENGTH; HUMAN; LIGAMENT SURGERY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SKIN TRANSPOSITION FLAP; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE;

EID: 0032465754     PISSN: 03635023     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0363-5023(98)80088-9     Document Type: Article

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