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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine research2025

Evaluating Grasp Function in Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Using Dynamometers: A Comprehensive Review.

Periklis Tsoumanis, Theocharis Chatzoglou, Thomas Iraklis Smyris, Christos Stefanou, Dimitris Tsoumanis, Stefanos Stefanou, Kostas Tepelenis, Alexandra Barbouti, Aikaterini Marini, Paraskevas Zafeiropoulos and 1 more

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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11 authors.

Periklis TsoumanisDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Theocharis ChatzoglouMedical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Thomas Iraklis SmyrisMedical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Christos StefanouMedical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Dimitris TsoumanisDepartment of Orthopaedic, University Hospital of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Stefanos StefanouDepartment of Endocrine Surgery, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, 11526 Athens, Greece.
Kostas TepelenisDepartment of Surgery, General Hospital of Ioannina G. Hatzikosta, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Alexandra BarboutiAnatomy-Histology-Embryology, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Aikaterini MariniAnatomy-Histology-Embryology, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Paraskevas ZafeiropoulosDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
Dimitrios VarvarousisAnatomy-Histology-Embryology, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by weakness and impaired sensory function due to damage to peripheral nerves. Evaluating grasp function is critical for understanding the impact of CIDP on patients' daily activities and guiding rehabilitation strategies. This comprehensive review examines the role of dynamometers in quantifying grip strength deficits, tracking disease progression, and assessing treatment outcomes in CIDP patients. Key findings highlight the utility of dynamometers in quantifying grip strength deficits, tracking disease progression, and evaluating treatment outcomes. The review also explores methodological considerations, such as standardizing testing protocols and integrating dynamometric measurements with clinical scales. By providing insights into the functional impairments associated with CIDP and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, this review underscores the role of dynamometry in advancing patient care and enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with this condition. Future research directions include the development of more sensitive dynamometric tools and longitudinal studies to better understand the relationship between grip strength and overall disease trajectory in CIDP.

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CIDPDynamometersFunctional assessmentGrasp functionGrip strengthNeurological disorders

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PMID40115839
PMCPMC11922627

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