Effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on adaptation of multi-digit forces to object mass distribution for whole-hand manipulation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compression neuropathy of the median nerve that results in sensorimotor deficits in the hand. Until recently, the effects of CTS on hand function have been studied using mostly two-digit grip tasks....

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Main Authors: Zhang Wei, Johnston Jamie A, Ross Mark A, Coakley Brandon J, Gleason Elizabeth A, Dueck Amylou C, Santello Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/9/1/83