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Hand Weakness (unilateral) Definition
Common names:
  • Hand Weakness (one hand)
  • Hand Weakness (unilateral)
  • Weakness in One Hand
  • Weakness in the Hand (one hand)
  • Weakness of One Hand
  • Weakness of the Hand (one hand)
A person with unilateral hand weakness has muscle weakness in one hand.

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 hand or 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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