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Fingertip loading and carpal tunnel pressure: differences between a pinching and a pressing task

P J Keir1, J M Bach, D M Rempel

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco 94804, USA.

Summary

Pinching grips significantly increase carpal tunnel pressure compared to pressing, even with the same force. This elevated pressure, particularly from pinch grips, may contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome development.

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