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Hand Function in Stroke

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Upper extremity function is one of the most frequently impaired domains of stroke, and deficits are especially prevalent in the hand. Approximately half of stroke patients have incomplete motor recovery of the upper extremity despite participating in a rehabilitation program. The primary impairments seen in the hemiparetic upper extremity are muscle weakness, spasticity, contractures, and reduced capacity to control the joints independently. These impairments cause difficulties to perform activities of daily living (ADL). The evaluation of early predictors for dexterity of the hand is essential in order to make decisions regarding the type, duration, and goals of effective rehabilitation. Early individualized rehabilitation therapies are the principal interventions for regaining the best hand function in stroke patients.

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Gündüz, O.H., Toprak, C.Ş. (2019). Hand Function in Stroke. In: Duruöz, M. (eds) Hand Function. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17000-4_9

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