ion (score) −0.80 (0.91) −2.58 to 0.97 0.4 −1.05 (0.60) −2.24 to 0.13 0.1 Digit span (score) 0.72 (1.89) −2.99 to 4.42 0.7 0.73 (1.26) −1.74 to 3.20 0.6 IPM (score) −0.48 (0.91) −2.27 to 1.31 0.6 0.11 (0.61) −1.08 to 1.31 0.9 Education, y 1.78 (1.19) −0.56 to 4.12 0.1 0.36 (0.80) −1.20 to 1.92 0.7 Multiple linear regression. Systolic and diastolic errors as dependent variable, respectively. Age...

The wrist-driven flexor hinge orthosis (WDFHO) is a device used to restore hand function in persons with tetraplegic spinal cord injury by furnishing three-point prehension. We assessed the effectiveness and biomechanical properties of the WDFHO in 24 persons with cervical 6 or 7 tetraplegia who have severely impaired hand function. This study introduces a mechanical operating model to assess t...

Wrist ligaments are crucial structures for the maintenance of carpal stability. They are classified into extrinsic ligaments, connecting the carpus with the forearm bones or distal radioulnar ligaments, and intrinsic ligaments, entirely situated within the carpus. Lesions of intrinsic and extrinsic ligaments of the wrist have been demonstrated to occur largely, mostly in patients with history o...

This paper is focused on wrist localization which is an important step in recognizing hand gestures. While there are many methods for detecting hand feature points as well as for estimating the hand pose, the majority of them assume that the palm region is given and ignore the wrist detection step. However, despite it is a required operation if the gesture recognition is supposed to be automati...

AIM Mini incision techniques for carpal tunnel release have become increasingly popular for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The main advantages of mini incision techniques are shorter recovery and return-to-work time. However, the risk of neurovascular injury still remains worrisome. We present a novel method to release the carpal tunnel by using nasal instruments. This novel technique...

Mild facial asymmetries are common in typical growth patterns. Therefore, detection of disordered facial growth patterns in individuals characterized by asymmetries is preferably accomplished by reference to the typical variation found in the general population rather than to some ideal of perfect symmetry, which rarely exists. This presents a challenge in developing an asymmetry assessment too...

Dr.-Ing. Jutta Fortmann Wrist-Worn Light-Based Smart Digital Jewellery In recent years wearable devices have become an emerging trend in the consumer market. However, recent studies in the U.S. show that a third of owners of a wearable device abandon its use within six months. Supposed reasons are, among others, a lack in useful functions, aesthetics, and comfort. Smart Digital Jewellery has be...

Carpal injuries are uncommon and are mainly seen in the younger age group. The incidence is unclear as many of the cases go undiagnosed. A 22-year-old male patient coming to the hospital after road traffic accidentwith head, face and left wrist injury. After immediate primary management the patient was taken up for a definitive procedure 4 days after the injury. Scaphoid fracture was fixed with...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of hand and wrist symptoms and impairments, and the resulting activity limitations in relation to disease duration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. DESIGN AND PATIENTS A cross-sectional study included 200 consecutive patients with rheumatoid arthritis in 4 categories of disease duration: 2-4, 4-6, 6-8 and ≥ 8 years. Patients were asked about the pre...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to develop and validate a novel self-administered questionnaire for assessing the patient's own range of motion (ROM) of the wrist and the elbow. METHODS In a prospective clinical study from January 2015 to June 2015, 101 consecutive patients were evaluated with a novel, self-administered, diagram-based, wrist motion assessment score (W-MAS) and elbow moti...