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Hand Weakness (bilateral) Definition
Common names:
  • Hand Weakness (bilateral)
  • Hand Weakness (both hands)
  • Weakness in Both Hands
  • Weakness in the Hands (both hands)
  • Weakness of Both Hands
  • Weakness of the Hands (both hands)
A person with bilateral hand weakness has muscle weakness in both hands.

Weakness can be caused by malfunction of part of the brain, spinal cord, or spinal nerves. All of these structures play a role in stimulating the muscles to move the hands and fingers. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 4, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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