Prevalence of finger dexterity proficiency using nine-hole peg test among surgeons

Bhimjiyani, Sakshi Gopal and kadel, Asmita Ashok and Nagulkar, Kalyani Jaywant (2025) Prevalence of finger dexterity proficiency using nine-hole peg test among surgeons. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 21 (1). 095-0100. ISSN 2581-9615

Objectives: This study examined the prevalence of finger dexterity proficiency using Nine-hole peg test among surgeons. Methods: The purpose & procedure of the study was explained to participants. Subjects were screened according to inclusion & exclusion criteria, a written consent was obtained, & the procedure was explained to them. Participant performed Nine-hole peg test according to the norms; proficiency of finger dexterity was concluded on the basis of age, sex, and dominance. Results: The result indicates a significant decrease in average finger dexterity proficiency (p< 0.003), particularly in dominant hand(p<0.001) among surgeons. Conclusions: The study concludes with a prevalence of reduced finger dexterity proficiency among surgeons, particularly in the dominant hand.