2012
Biceps Brachii Long Head Overactivity Associated with Elbow Flexion Contracture in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Sheffler LC, Lattanza L, Sison-Williamson M, James MA. Biceps Brachii Long Head Overactivity Associated with Elbow Flexion Contracture in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2012, 94: 289-297. PMID: 22336968, PMCID: PMC3273876, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.j.01348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentArmBirth InjuriesBrachial Plexus NeuropathiesChildContractureElbow JointElectromyographyFemaleHumansMaleMuscle, SkeletalConceptsBrachial plexus birth palsyElbow flexion contractureBiceps brachii muscleBirth palsyFlexion contractureUnaffected limbAffected limbLong headBrachii muscleMuscle imbalanceShort headThree-dimensional motion analysisFine-wire electromyographyUpper extremity tasksFine-wire electrodesUpper extremity kinematicsMean durationUnderwent testingMuscle bellyShoulder activityPalsyRepeat testingShoulder stabilizationContractureElbow extension
2006
Finger flexor motor control patterns during active flexion: An in vivo tendon force study
Nikanjam M, Kursa K, Lehman S, Lattanza L, Diao E, Rempel D. Finger flexor motor control patterns during active flexion: An in vivo tendon force study. Human Movement Science 2006, 26: 1-10. PMID: 17173995, DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2006.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarpal Tunnel SyndromeFinger JointFingersHumansMotor ActivityMuscle, SkeletalTendonsWrist JointConceptsFlexor digitorum profundusMotor control patternsFinger flexionOpen carpal tunnel release surgeryCarpal tunnel release surgeryWrist angleActive finger flexionProximal interphalangeal joint angleInterphalangeal joint anglesDifferent wrist anglesFurther flexionRelease surgeryFDS tendonFinger flexorsFDP tendonActive flexionFlexed postureBuckle force transducerFlexionWrist postureTendonNeutral postureConsistent changesMetacarpophalangealWrist