Change in strength and dexterity after open carpal tunnel release

International Journal of Sports Medicine

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 301-303

  Olsen, K M ^a   Knudson, D V ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Carpal tunnel syndrome; Force; Grip strength; Surgery

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CLINICAL ARTICLE; FEMALE; FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT; GRIP STRENGTH; HUMAN; MALE; MUSCLE STRENGTH; POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; EXERCISE TEST; FEMALE; HAND STRENGTH; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; TIME FACTORS; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0035019994     PISSN: 01724622     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-13815     Document Type: Article

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