Hand weakness in the elderly.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Hand weakness is an important but frequently overlooked problem in the elderly. The exact diagnosis is often difficult because of the complexities of innervation and muscle function. An anatomic approach to the diagnosis of isolated hand weakness in the elderly is presented. Causes, evaluation, and therapy for various forms of this symptom are reviewed.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Harrell, LE; Massey, EW
Published Date
- April 1, 1983
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 31 / 4
Start / End Page
- 223 - 227
PubMed ID
- 6300214
Pubmed Central ID
- 6300214
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-8614
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1983.tb05100.x
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States