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A simulating analysis of the effects of increased joint stiffness on muscle loading in a thumb
Authors:John Z Wu  Zong-Ming Li  Robert G Cutlip  Kai-Nan An
Institution:(1) Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, 26505 Morgantown, WV, USA;(2) Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 44195 Cleveland, OH, USA;(3) Division of Orthopedic Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 55905 Rochester, MN, USA;(4) Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, T2N 1N4 Calgary, Alberta, Canada;(5) Department of Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 26505 Morgantown, WV, USA
Abstract:

Background  

The development of osteoarthritis (OA) in the hand results in increased joint stiffness, which in turn affects the grip strength. The goal of the present study is to theoretically analyze the muscle forces in a thumb in response to the increased joint stiffness.
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