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  • Title: Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal flexion of the thumb: influence of sex and age, relation to ligamentous injury.
    Author: De Smet L, Urlus M, Spriet A, Fabry G.
    Journal: Acta Orthop Belg; 1993; 59(4):357-9. PubMed ID: 8116366.
    Abstract:
    The flexion of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of both thumbs of 101 normal controls and of 10 patients with ligamentous injuries was measured. There is a close correlation between dominant and nondominant thumbs. With advancing age mobility of both joints decreases significantly. Stiffer joints are more vulnerable to ligamentous injuries.
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