of Objects with and without the Use of the Index Finger: Implications for Digital Amputations

Hand Trauma


Manipulation of Objects with and without the Use of the Index Finger: Implications for Digital Amputations


Hammond ERA, Szturm T, Shay BL (Univ of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada) J Hand Ther 23:352-360, 2010§



M. Outzen, MS, OTR/L, CHT



Evidence Ranking


• B



Expert Rating


• 2



Abstract



Study Design


Clinical Measurement.



Purpose


To evaluate changes in temporal and amplitude movement accuracy with tasks requiring fine motor manipulation with and without the use of the index finger (WIF).



Participants


Twenty right-handed participants (10 males, 10 females, aged 24–47 years) were recruited.



Methods

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