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Mechanical testing apparatus. The cadaveric hand was disarticulated proximal to the base of the metacarpals, and skin was removed proximal to the level of the proximal wrist crease. Two Steinman pins were drilled through at least 3 metacarpals and securely fixed to a custom brace. The tendon was then clamped to a dual-servo motor for excursion/force testing.
