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An Analytical Study on the Finger Flexion Cascade in General Population of Various Occupations

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  • K. Asha
  • Jibu George Varghese
  • V. Srinivasan
  • Kannabiran Bhojan

    (Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK)

Abstract

Finger flexion cascade (FFC) is a natural phenomenon that is observed in the hand at complete rest. It is the posture/alignment of fingers with some flexion at all the joints of digits, beginning with less flexion at the index finger, progressing to more flexion towards the little finger. The FFC may vary in individuals of different occupations as occupational activities performed over a prolonged period may have an influence on the finger flexion ROM thereby influencing the normal FFC. Understanding the variations may serve as a valuable tool to manage rehabilitation following hand injuries, which may include improving the finger flexion joint ROM suited to the need of the individual. The purpose of this study was to observe, measure and document the FFC in individuals belonging to different occupations and to analyze whether a significant variation may be seen within the occupations and between the occupations.

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  • K. Asha & Jibu George Varghese & V. Srinivasan & Kannabiran Bhojan, 2015. "An Analytical Study on the Finger Flexion Cascade in General Population of Various Occupations," Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 1(1), pages 18-27, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:joroaj:v:1:y:2015:i:1:p:18-27
    DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2015.01.555554
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