Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Isolated finger flexion force--a methodological study

A Ejeskär, R Ortengren

    The Hand
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Restoration of active palmar abduction of the thumb in tetraplegia by tendon transfer of the extensor digiti minimi to abductor pollicis brevis.

    The Journal of hand surgery, European volume·2011
    Same author

    IFSSH Flexor Tendon Committee report.

    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2005
    Same author

    Endurance, pain and resumption in fully flexed postures.

    Applied ergonomics·2001
    Same author

    Analysis and comparison of reflex times and electromyograms of cervical muscles under impact loading using surface and fine-wire electroces.

    IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering·2001
    Same author

    Endurance time, pain and resumption in passive loading of the elbow joint.

    Ergonomics·2001
    Same author

    Protection of the deltoid to triceps tendon transfer repair sites.

    The Journal of hand surgery·2000
    Same journal

    Malignant lymphoma with intra-nodal silicone rubber particles following metacarpophalangeal joint replacement.

    The Hand·1983
    Same journal

    Metastatic carcinoma of the hand.

    The Hand·1983
    Same journal

    Metastatic carcinoma presenting as a pulp space infection.

    The Hand·1983
    Same journal

    Triphalangeal thumb and five-fingered hand.

    The Hand·1983
    Same journal

    Free composite tissue transfer in a compound hand injury.

    The Hand·1983
    Same journal

    The effect of freezing on peripheral nerve repair.

    The Hand·1983
    See all related articles

    This study establishes normal values for isolated finger flexion force using a standardized grip method. Men exhibit greater finger strength than women, with significant individual variations observed.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Biomechanics
    • Hand Surgery

    Background:

    • Assessing isolated finger flexion force is crucial for evaluating hand function.
    • Standardized measurement methods are needed to establish normative data.
    • Understanding sex-based differences in finger strength is important for clinical interpretation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a standardized method for measuring isolated finger flexion force in a transverse volar grip.
    • To provide normal values for finger flexion strength in healthy adults.
    • To explore potential clinical applications of these measurements, such as assessing recovery after surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • A standardized method was developed to measure isolated finger flexion force.
    • Forty healthy subjects participated in the study.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Measurements were taken using a transverse volar grip.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean finger flexion force ranged from 5.9 to 10.6 kiloponds (kp), with the middle finger being the strongest.
    • Significant individual variations in force were observed, particularly in men.
    • Men demonstrated significantly greater finger strength than women across corresponding digits.
    • Good hand symmetry in finger strength order was noted in both sexes, especially women.

    Conclusions:

    • The established method provides normative data for isolated finger flexion force.
    • Finger strength differs between sexes and shows considerable individual variability.
    • The strength ratio between dominant and non-dominant hands may aid in assessing recovery post-tendon surgery.
    • Correlation with vigorimetric hand grip strength is limited for individual patient evaluation.