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The aging hand.

Eli Carmeli1, Hagar Patish, Raymond Coleman

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. elie@post.tau.ac.il

The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
|February 15, 2003
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Hand function declines with age, particularly after 65, due to musculoskeletal, vascular, and nervous system changes. Understanding these age-related hand alterations is key for effective elderly care.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Hand function naturally declines with aging, especially after age 65.
  • This decline affects both men and women.
  • Age-related changes impact grip strength, pinch strength, and dexterity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review anatomical and physiological changes in the aging hand.
  • To examine age-related alterations in prehension patterns and dexterity.
  • To identify factors contributing to hand function deterioration in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of anatomical and physiological changes.
  • Analysis of age-related degenerative changes in musculoskeletal, vascular, and nervous systems.
  • Consideration of local structural and distant neural control changes.

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Main Results:

  • Hand function deterioration is linked to degenerative changes in multiple body systems.
  • Local structural changes (joints, muscles, nerves, etc.) and neural control impact hand function.
  • Common elderly conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis exacerbate hand function loss.

Conclusions:

  • Age-related hand function decline is multifactorial, involving structural and neural changes.
  • Underlying pathologies significantly contribute to reduced hand function in older adults.
  • Assessing hand function and prehension patterns is crucial for targeted treatment strategies.