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Hand weakness in the elderly.

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Harrell, LE; Massey, EW
Published in: J Am Geriatr Soc
April 1983

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.

Duke Scholars

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J Am Geriatr Soc

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ISSN

0002-8614

Publication Date

April 1983

Volume

31

Issue

4

Start / End Page

223 / 227

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Spinal Nerve Roots
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes
  • Muscle Hypotonia
  • Motor Neurons
  • Humans
  • Hand
 

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Harrell, L. E., & Massey, E. W. (1983). Hand weakness in the elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc, 31(4), 223–227. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1983.tb05100.x
Harrell, L. E., and E. W. Massey. “Hand weakness in the elderly.J Am Geriatr Soc 31, no. 4 (April 1983): 223–27. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1983.tb05100.x.
Harrell LE, Massey EW. Hand weakness in the elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1983 Apr;31(4):223–7.
Harrell, L. E., and E. W. Massey. “Hand weakness in the elderly.J Am Geriatr Soc, vol. 31, no. 4, Apr. 1983, pp. 223–27. Pubmed, doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1983.tb05100.x.
Harrell LE, Massey EW. Hand weakness in the elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1983 Apr;31(4):223–227.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Am Geriatr Soc

DOI

ISSN

0002-8614

Publication Date

April 1983

Volume

31

Issue

4

Start / End Page

223 / 227

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Spinal Nerve Roots
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes
  • Muscle Hypotonia
  • Motor Neurons
  • Humans
  • Hand