Biomechanical modeling of human hand

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Kılıç, Osman

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This thesis analyzes the wrist joint of the human hand by using a realistic threedimensional wrist model. Load distributions among carpal bones, forces on ligaments and joints were examined by using three-dimensional model. Wrist injuries and required surgical operations were examined with the model. The most crucial point of the study was that, using three-dimensional model of the wrist, hand surgeons would be able to predict results of surgical operation. Surgery planning may be done and mechanical results may be Evaluated on the wrist model.

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Mechanical Engineering.

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12608906/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/16844

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis

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O. Kılıç, “Biomechanical modeling of human hand,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2007.