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Value of dynamometry in assessing upper extremity function in children with myelomeningocele
1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University of Alabama in Birmingham, USA.
Insights
Children with myelodysplasia often experience abnormal hand function. The Jaymar dynamometer can help detect early changes in grip strength, aiding in the identification of correctable causes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Children with myelodysplasia frequently exhibit abnormal hand function.
- Potential causes include Chiari II malformation, syringomyelia, hydrocephalus, and cerebral dysmorphism.
- Identifying correctable etiologies of hand dysfunction can be challenging.
Observation:
- The Jaymar dynamometer was utilized to assess grip strength in children with myelodysplasia.
- Grip strength measurement offers a quantifiable method for evaluating hand function.
Findings:
- The Jaymar dynamometer can detect early changes in grip strength.
- This assessment aids in identifying potential underlying causes of hand dysfunction.
Implications:
- Early detection of functional changes can lead to timely interventions.
- Utilizing dynamometry may improve management strategies for hand dysfunction in pediatric myelodysplasia.
- This approach could enhance the functional outcomes for affected children.
Abstract:
Children with myelodysplasia frequently have abnormal hand function. Etiologies include brainstem and cervical cord compression due to the Chiari II malformation, syringomyelia, hydrocephalus, and cerebral dysmorphism. Determination of potentially correctable causes of hand dysfunction may be difficult. We describe the use of the Jaymar dynamometer for assessing grip strength as a means of detecting early changes in hand function.