title: Mechanical factors in joint stiffness and tissue growth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Brand
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000254:growth & development*; D004548:Elasticity; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006225:Hand / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014783:Viscosity