Pre-operative grip force as clinical predictor for weakness after transversal carpal ligament release

Niepel, Albert L.; Hellekes, Dirk; Sokullu, Fuat; Steinkellner, Lara; Kömürcü, Fercan

doi:10.1007/s00238-018-1457-5

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“…High hand force exertion is an independent risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome and hand and wrist tendonitis . 11 Ergonomists have demonstrated that the increase in carpal tunnel pressure is a reaction to force exertion especially in pinching activities. [ 12 ] Silverstein et al .…”

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The relationship of grip and pinch strength to musculoskeletal disorders in female carpet weavers in Southeastern Iran, 2019

Nejad

Mohammadian

Haghdoost

et al. 2021

Indian J Occup Environ Med

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Background: The repetitive and prolonged exertion of grip and pinch strength are current among carpet weaver tasks. The three objectives of this study were (1) to investigate the relationship between symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders and grip and pinch strength of carpet weavers in carpet weaving workshops in Kerman province, (2) to compare the grip and pinch strength of carpet weavers with normal values, and (3) to identify the relationship between hand postures of carpet weavers during work and force exertion. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, grip strength and key, tip and palmar pinch strengths of 101 female carpet weavers aged 20 to 71 years were measured in Kerman province, in 2018. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (Extended version) was also used to evaluate musculoskeletal disorders. Results: Bivariate and multivariate linear regression analyses showed that participants who suffered from musculoskeletal disorders had lower grip and pinch strength than others and this decrease was statistically significant in upper back, wrists/hands, and knees. Moreover, there was a significant difference between grip and three types of pinch strength of carpet weavers and normal values. Furthermore, for both hands, the grip strength in the position recommended by American Society of Hand Therapists was significantly greater than that in the normal position carpet weavers usually adopt. Conclusion: Based on the results, the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders has led to a significant decrease in the grip and pinch strength of carpet weavers. Therefore, it is necessary to undertake ergonomic interventions in designing the carpet weaving workstation.

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