Rapid repeat testing of grip strength for detection of faked hand weakness

Journal of Hand Surgery

Volumn 25 B, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 372-375

  Tredgett, M W ^a   Davis, T R C ^a  

^a QUEEN S MEDICAL CENTRE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT; GRIP STRENGTH; HAND FUNCTION; HAND SURGERY; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MUSCLE FATIGUE; MUSCLE WEAKNESS; PAIN;

EID: 0033801759     PISSN: 02667681     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1054/jhsb.2000.0433     Document Type: Article

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