Open AccessGrip Strength Measurement for Outcome Assessment in Common Hand Surgeries
Author(s) -
Seung Hoo Lee,
Hyun Sik Gong
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinics in orthopedic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 2005-4408
pISSN - 2005-291X
DOI - 10.4055/cios21090
Subject(s) - medicine , grip strength , carpal tunnel syndrome , hand strength , physical medicine and rehabilitation , carpal tunnel release , upper limb , wrist , hand injury , physical therapy , surgery
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.