Initial stages of hand osteoarthritis do not affect the extrinsic muscles of the hand: a cross-sectional study

Abstract The objective of this study was to verify whether women in the initial stages of hand osteoarthritis (HOA) already have impaired grip strength and flexor and extensor torque of the wrist compared to healthy women. It also aimed to correlate these variables with pain, stiffness, and function...

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Main Authors: Natália Barbosa Tossini, André Luis Simões Zacharias, Luiza Souza Seraphim Abrantes, Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85054-3