If severe osteoarthritis of the thumb joint is present, a trapeziectomy may also be performed to remove the trapezium bone of the thumb and any bone spurs or loose bodies to improve hand function. It ...

The carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, especially in the thumb, is fundamental to hand function, allowing for grasping and pinching. However, it's vulnerable to instability and degeneration over time ...

Knee extension refers to your knee's ability to straighten out all the way. A common problem after knee surgery is a loss of knee ROM in both flexion (bending) and extension. Exercises to improve ...

Power grasp was generated by partly flexing the fingers and the thumb in flexion and slight opposition. Lateral pinch was generated by fully flexing the fingers followed by the thumb flexion. Muscles ...

The movements performed were abduction/adduction of the thumb and fifth finger, flexion/extension of the thumb, flexion/extension of the fingers, pronation/supination of the hand, flexion/extension of ...