Normative Measurements of Grip and Pinch Strengths of 21st Century Korean Population

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Authors

Jin Hee Shim · Sungae Hospital

Si Young Roh · Sungae Hospital

Jin Soo Kim · Sungae Hospital

Dong Chul Lee · Sungae Hospital

Sae Hwi Ki · Sungae Hospital

Jae Won Yang · Sungae Hospital

Man Kyung Jeon · Sungae Hospital

Abstract

Objective measurements of hand strength are an important component of hand injury evaluation, and population-specific normative data are essential for clinical and research purposes. This study reports updated normative hand strengths of the South Korean population in the 21st century.

Topics & Keywords

Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Muscle activation and electromyography studies Bone fractures and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Plastic Surgery

Volume 40, Issue 01, pp. 52-56

DOI: 10.5999/aps.2013.40.1.52

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