Hand Research Laboratory

Publications

[057] Gehrmann SV, Kaufmann RA, Li ZM (2008) Wrist Circumduction reduced by finger constraints. Journal of Hand Surgery [AM]: 33A: 1287-1292

[056] Gehrmann SV, Tang J, Kaufmann RA, Goitz RJ, Windolf L, Li ZM (2008) Variability in precision pinch movement caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of Hand Surgery [AM] 33A:1069 – 1075

[055] Li ZM, Tang J, Chakan MC, Kaz R (2008) Complex, multi-dimensional thumb movements generated by individual extrinsic muscles. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 26 (9): 1289-1295

[054] Nimbarte A, Kaz R, Li ZM (2008) Finger joint motion induced by individual extrinsic muscles: a cadaveric study. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2008, 3:27

[053] Guo X, Fan YB, Li ZM (2008) Biomechanical analysis of wrist under axial static compressive force on metacarpals. Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 21(1):45-49

[052] Li ZM, An KN (2008) Biomechanics of the carpal tunnel and its relevance to carpal tunnel syndrome (part II). Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 28(5):438-440

[051] Li ZM, An KN (2008) Biomechanics of the carpal tunnel and its relevance to carpal tunnel syndrome (part I). Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 28(4):349-352

[050] Tang J, Zhang X, Li ZM (2008) Operational and maximal workspace of the thumb. Ergonomics 51(7):1109-1118

[049] Brininger TL, Rogers JC, Holm MB, Baker NA, Li ZM, Goitz RJ (2007) Efficacy of a fabricated customized splint and tendon and nerve gliding exercises for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 88(11): 1429-1435

[048] Guo X, Fan YB, Li ZM (2007) Three-dimensional finite element analysis of carpal tunnel under palmarly directed stretch force. Chinese Journal of Biomedical Engineering. 26 (4):561-566

[047] Dun SC, Kaufmann RA, Li ZM (2007) Lower median nerve block impairs precision grip. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology 17(3): 348-354

[046] Li ZM, Tang J (2007) Coordination of thumb joints during opposition. Journal of Biomechanics 40(3): 502-510

[045] Zheng YP, Li ZM, Choi APC, Lu MH, Chen X, Huang QH (2006) Ultrasound palpation sensor for tissue thickness and elasticity measurement - assessment of transverse carpal ligament. Ultrasonics 44S:e313-e317

[044] Li ZM (2006) Functional degrees of freedom (Point-of-View). Motor Control 10 (4):301-310

[043] Li ZM, Nimbarte AD (2006) Peripheral median nerve block impairs precision pinch movement. Clinical Neurophysiology 117:1941–1948

[042] Li ZM, Davis G, Gustafson NP, Goitz RJ (2006) A robot-assisted study of intrinsic muscle regulation on proximal interphalangeal joint stiffness by varying metacarpophalangeal joint position. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 24(3):407-415

[041] Pfaeffle HJ, Stabile KJ, Li ZM, Tomaino MM (2006) Reconstruction of the interosseous ligament unloads metallic radial head arthroplasty and the distal ulna in cadavers. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am] 31(2):269-278

[040] Li ZM (2005) Gender difference in carpal tunnel compliance. Journal of Musculoskeletal Research 9(3):153-159

[039] Guo X, Fan YB, Li ZM (2005) Carpal tunnel syndrome and its biomechanical studies (in Chinese). Advances in Mechanics 35(4):472-480

[038] Li ZM, Harkness DA, Goitz RJ (2005) Thumb strength affected by carpal tunnel syndrome. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 441:320-326

[037] Dun SC, Li ZM (2005) Visualization of manipulation mechanics. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement 54(6):2336-2341

[036] Espiritu M, Kuxhaus L, Kaufmann RA, Li ZM, Goitz RJ (2005) Quantifying the effect of distal intrinsic release on PIP joint flexion: a cadaveric study. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am] 30A:1032-1038

[035] Ugbolue UC, Hsu WH, Goitz RJ, Li ZM (2005) Tendon and nerve movements in the carpal tunnel during finger movements. Clinical Biomechanics 20(1): 50-56

[034] Li ZM, Kuxhaus L, Fisk JA, Christophel TH (2005) Coupling between wrist flexion-extension and radial-ulnar deviation. Clinical Biomechanics. 20(2): 177-183

[033] Stabile KJ, Pfaeffle HJ, Sarris I, Li ZM, Tomaino MM (2005) Structural properties of reconstruction constructs for the interosseous ligament of the forearm. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am] 30(2): 312-318

[032] Pfaeffle HJ, Stabile KJ, Li ZM, Tomaino MM (2005) Reconstruction of the interosseous ligament restores normal forearm compressive load transfer in cadavers. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am] 30(2):319-325

[031] Li ZM, Harkness DA (2004) Circumferential force production of the thumb. Medical Engineering and Physics 26(8): 663-670

[030] Li ZM, Dun SC, Harkness DA, Brininger TL (2004) Motion enslaving among multiple fingers of the human hand. Motor Control 8(1): 1-15

[029] Li ZM, Harkness DA, Goitz RJ (2004) Thumb force deficit after lower median nerve block. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2004, 1:3

[028] Tomaino MM, Pfaeffle HJ, Stabile KJ, Li ZM (2003) Reconstruction of the interosseous ligament of the forearm reduces load on the radial head in cadavers. Journal of Hand Surgery [Br] 28(3): 267-70

[027] Li ZM, Pfaeffle HJ, Sotereanos DG, Goitz RJ, Woo SLY (2003) Multi-directional strength and force envelope of the index finger. Clinical Biomechanics 18(10): 908-915

[026] Li ZM, Fisk JA, Woo SLY (2003) The use of matrix method for the study of human motion: theory and application. Journal of China Biomedical Engineering 20(3):375-383

[025] Chandler JW, Stabile KJ, Pfaeffle HJ, Li ZM, Woo SLY, Tomaino MM (2003) Computer assisted surgical planning of interosseous ligament reconstruction. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am] 28(1):111-116

[024] Li ZM, Goitz RJ (2003). Biomechanical evaluation of the motor function of the thumb. Technology and Health Care (International Journal of Health Care Engineering) 11(4):233-43

[023] Gao F, Li S, Li ZM, Latash ML, Zatsiorsky VM (2003) Matrix analyses of interaction among fingers in static force production tasks. Biological Cybernetics 89: 407-414

[022] Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM, Latash ML, Bose NK (2002) Anatomically and experimentally based neural networks modeling force coordination in static multi-finger tasks. Neurocomputing 47(1-4): 259-275

[021] Li ZM (2002) Wrist position determines force of individual fingers. BioMechanics 9(2): 69-75

[020] Li ZM (2002) The influence of wrist position on individual finger forces during forceful grip. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am] 27(5): 886-896

[019] Li ZM (2002). Inter-digit coordination and object-digit interaction when holding an object with five digits. Ergonomics 45(6): 425-40

[018] Li ZM, Yue GH (2002) The dependence of finger flexion force on the position of the non-flexion fingers. Journal of Motor Behavior 34(4): 329-338

[017] Danion F, Latash ML, Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM (2001) The effect of a fatiguing exercise by the index finger on single- and multi-finger force production tasks. Experimental Brain Research 138(3):322-329

[016] Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM, Latash ML (2001) The effect of finger extensor mechanism on the flexor force during isometric tasks. Journal of Biomechanics 34(8):1097-1102

[015] Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM, Li S, Danion F, Latash ML (2001) Bilateral multifinger deficit in symmetrical key-pressing tasks. Experimental Brain Research 140(1): 86-94

[014] Li S, Danion F, Latash ML, Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM (2001) Bilateral deficit and symmetry in finger force production during two-hand multifinger tasks. Experimental Brain Research 141(4):530-40

[013] Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM, Latash ML (2000) Contribution of the extrinsic and intrinsic hand muscles to the moments in finger joints. Clinical Biomechanics 15(3):203-211

[012] Danion F, Latash ML, Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM (2000) The effect of fatigue on multi-finger coordination in force production tasks. Journal of Physiology 523 (2):523-532

[011] Zatsiorsky VM, Li ZM, Latash ML (2000) Enslaving effects in multiple-finger force production. Experimental Brain Research 131(2):187-195

[010] Li S, Danion F, Latash ML, Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM (2000) Characteristics of finger force production during one- and two-hand tasks. Human Movement Science 19(6):897-923

[009] Li S, Danion F, Latash ML, Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM (2000) Finger coordination and bilateral deficit during two-hand force production tasks performed by right-handed subjects. Journal of Applied Biomechanics 16:379-391

[008] Latash ML, Gelfand IM, Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM (1998) Changes in the force sharing pattern induced by modifications of visual feedback during force production by a set of fingers. Experimental Brain Research 123(3):255-262

[007] Latash ML, Li ZM, Zatsiorsky VM (1998) A principle of error compensation studied within a task of force production by a redundant set of fingers. Experimental Brain Research 122(2):131-138

[006] Zatsiorsky VM, Li ZM, Latash ML (1998) Coordinated force production in multi-finger tasks: Finger interaction and neural network modeling. Biological Cybernetics 79(2):139-150

[005] Li ZM, Latash ML, Zatsiorsky VM (1998) Force sharing among fingers as a model of the redundancy problem. Experimental Brain Research 119(3):276-286

[004] Li ZM, Latash ML, Newell KM, Zatsiorsky VM (1998) Motor redundancy during maximal voluntary contraction in four-finger tasks. Experimental Brain Research 122(1):71-78

[003] Li ZM, Chien BF, Yang QM (1995) Relaxation properties of isometric knee extension using a viscoelastic model (in Chinese). Journal of China Biomedical Engineering 12(4):304-306

[002] Chien BF, Yang QM, Xu RH, Li ZM, Lu K, Yu WD (1994) Biomechanical study quadriceps through an isokinetic velocity spectrum (in Chinese). Journal of China Biomedical Engineering 11(2):129-132

[001] Chen Q, Li ZM (1991) The finite element analysis of human tibia in high jumping (in Chinese). Journal of China Sports Science, 11(1):62-65

We have published in the following peer-review journals: