The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy

Hand and Wrist Biomechanics

“…In addition, many injuries and pathologies affecting the hand and wrist cause a large number of people each year to suffer from disabilities, preventing them from a fully functional life [6]. Understanding the biomechanical limitations produced by these diseases is of vital importance in clinical decision making and in rehabilitation treatments [7].…”