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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-03-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85054-3 |