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up·per limb

[TA]

the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.

Synonym(s): membrum superius [TA], superior member [TA], superior limb, thoracic limb, upper extremity

up·per limb

(ŭp'ĕr lim) [TA]

The shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.
Synonym(s): upper extremity.

upper extremity

The upper limb, including the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.

See also: extremity

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It should be emphasized that in high probability cases, a negative ultrasound, POCUS or consultative, should not be used to completely exclude upper extremity, specifically central DVT.

Subclavian DVT: Diagnosis in Seconds with POCUS

Cognitive function was measured with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and upper extremity and hand motor functions were measured with the Brunnstrom recovery stages (BRS).

The Effects of Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Simulation and Brunnstrom Movement Therapy on Upper Extremity Proprioceptive Sense and Spasticity in Stroke Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Trial

All in all, the current systematic literature review has shown that the prosthetic rehabilitation seems promising, especially for upper extremity amputees.

The importance of rehabilitation concerning upper extremity amputees: A Systematic Review

6 cases), resident case volume for all pediatric upper extremity fractures was found to be rising.

Trends in upper extremity fracture caseload reporting during orthopaedic residency

The operator's upper extremity may quickly become numb, resulting in a reduction in tactile sensation and strength.

Tackle the challenging shoulder dystocia emergency by practicing delivery of the posterior arm: successful delivery of the posterior arm may require finding and firmly grasping the fetal hand, wrist, and/or distal forearm

The patient had no sensory deficit in his upper extremity.

The role of mirror therapy in the improvement of upper limb function in post-stroke patients--case study

Domains of the Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment of Upper Extremity

Effects of mental activity training linked with electromyogram-triggered electrical stimulation on paretic upper extremity motor function in chronic stroke patients: a pilot trial/Kronik felcli hastalarda paretik ust ekstremite motor fonksiyonlari uzerinde elektromiyografi ile tetiklenen elektrik stimulasyonu esliginde mental aktivite egitiminin etkileri: pilot calisma

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: risk factors, diagnosis, and management.

Upper extremity D.V.T: a review article

Upper extremity activities including sweeping, lifting pots, erasing chalk boards, and changing light bulbs can create a high relative oxygen demand in patients with COPD.

Cardiovascular responses to carrying groceries in bags with and without handles

Ninety patients (16 females and 74 males) who had suffered a unilateral mechanical traumatic injury isolated to their upper extremity were included in this study.

Gender and hand dominance as predictors of forearm disuse osteoporosis in patients with traumatic upper extremity injury / Ust ekstremite travmatik yaralanmali hastalarda onkol kullanmama osteoporoz prediktorleri olarak cinsiyet ve El dominansi

MRI and CT scans determined that deeper structures including the shoulder joint were affected, and salvage of the right upper extremity was not possible.

Complex reconstruction of a massive shoulder and chest wall defect: de-bone appetit flap

Variable Overall Upper extremity (n=8311) (n=5260) Blunt injury (%) 3681 (44.

9 Outcomes of upper and lower extremity arterial trauma: review of over 8,000 patients from the National Trauma Data Bank