title: [An analysis of a new method for estimating the range of hand motion using tele-rehabilitation.].
abstract: We compared estimated axes obtained from the upper arm outline, which changes during movement, with the skeleton axis obtained from an x-ray image in terms of range of motion. Statistical analysis showed that the estimated axes corresponded to the skeleton axis in each range of motion of the hand. The analysis was superior to the conventional approach.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medical Engineering, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kisioka-cho, Suzuka-shi, Mie Pref., 510-0293, Jap. y-koji@suzuka-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Koji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yamashita
authors.forename: Tetsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kawamura
authors.forename: Hiromasa
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ishiwatari
authors.forename: Hiroyo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mutou
authors.forename: Kanae
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Matuura
authors.forename: Akio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Okano
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D009038:Motion; D009068:Movement; D000069350:Telerehabilitation