Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 32, Issue 12 , Pages 1337-1341 , December 1999

A demonstration of the validity of a 3-D video motion analysis method for measuring finger flexion and extension

  • Gregory S Rash

      Affiliations

    • Gait and Biomechanics Laboratory, Frazier Rehabilitation Center, 220 Abraham Feexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1-502-582-7657; fax: +1-502-582-7617
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  • P.P Belliappa

      Affiliations

    • Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY, USA
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  • Mark P Wachowiak

      Affiliations

    • Gait and Biomechanics Laboratory, Frazier Rehabilitation Center, 220 Abraham Feexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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  • Naveen N Somia

      Affiliations

    • Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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  • Amit Gupta

      Affiliations

    • Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY, USA

,Accepted 23 June 1999.

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Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 32, Issue 12 , Pages 1337-1341 , December 1999