The use of the motion analysis system for evaluation of loss of movement in the finger

Authors
Chiu, HY Lin, SC Su, FC Wang, ST Hsu, HY
Citation
Hy. Chiu et al., The use of the motion analysis system for evaluation of loss of movement in the finger, J HAND S-BR, 25B(2), 2000, pp. 195-199
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-BRITISH AND EUROPEAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
02667681 → ACNP
Volume
25B
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
195 - 199
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-7681(200004)25B:2<195:TUOTMA>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
We have used the motion analysis system to measure loss of finger movement after injury. The motion analysis system can provide information about the dynamic angular changes of each finger joint and the fingertip motion area for the injured finger. The latter can be used to calculate the percentage of fingertip motion area preserved. A stiff finger may show limited fingert ip motion area with the finger joints tending to flex and extend together.