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Functional Motion Analysis of Wrist Joints  

Han Jung Soo (Center for Safety and Science Technology, Department of Industrial and Mechanical Systems Engineering, Hansung University)
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Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research / v.24, no.6, 2003 , pp. 543-548 More about this Journal
Abstract
Injuries of wrist in upper extremity is common onset in industrialized world. The development of joint arthroplasty and mechanical joint is area of research for biomechanical engineer and surgeon for a decade. Therefore. the knowledge of characteristic of joint motion is essential to develop the artificial wrist joint. In this study. the joint motions of wrist required for activities of daily living (ADLs). including personal hygiene and care. and general home activity were measured using flexible electrogoniometer. Total of 25 different daily activities were separated into four groups and tested on 15 subjects who did not show any abnormality of their joint functions. The maximum functional range of motion required for ADLs were obtained and standardized for analysis and comparison. Also. a least functional range of motion for ADLs were investigated. Results revealed that any significant differences were not found in least functional range of motion between left and right wrist to perform ADLs. However. a significant difference was found in different ADLs. Therefore. least range of motion obtained in this study can be used as basic data to design artificial joint and set a goal for surgeon to achieve appropriate treatment from patients.
Keywords
Wrist Joint; Extension; Flexion; Ulnar Deviation; Radial Deviation; Abduction; Adduction;
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