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Review
. 2022 Mar;14(1):1-12.
doi: 10.4055/cios21090. Epub 2022 Feb 3.

Grip Strength Measurement for Outcome Assessment in Common Hand Surgeries

Seung Hoo Lee  1 , Hyun Sik Gong  2
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Grip Strength Measurement for Outcome Assessment in Common Hand Surgeries

Seung Hoo Lee et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Grip strength has been used to evaluate the upper extremity functional status and clinical outcomes following upper extremity trauma or surgery. Understanding general recovery patterns of grip strengthening can be helpful in assessing the patients' recovery status and in assisting in preoperative consultations regarding expectations for recovery. We summarize related studies on grip strength measurement and recovery patterns in common hand conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, triangular fibrocartilage complex injury, and distal radius fractures.

Keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Cubital tunnel syndrome; Distal radius fracture; Grip strength; Triangular fibrocartilage complex.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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Fig. 1. Various types of dynamometers for measurement of grip strength (Reproduced from Lee and Gong1)). (A) Hydraulic type dynamometer (Jamar). (B) Pneumatic type dynamometer (Martin Vigorimeter). (C) Mechanical type dynamometer (GRIP-A, Takei).
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