The Biomechanical Laboratory of Hand Surgery is a research unit of the Institute of Anatomy. It focuses on experimental research of the upper limb, with special emphasis on the hand, wrist, and elbow. The laboratory primarily links the topic of anatomical variability with the clinical needs of hand surgery, striving to ensure that research outputs are directly applicable in diagnostics, surgical strategies, and subsequent patient care.
Laboratory Team
The laboratory operates under the leadership of MUDr. Vojtěch Kunc, Ph.D., has been involved in topics at the intersection of anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical hand and elbow surgery.
- MUDr. Michal Beneš
- MUDr. Judita Kamlerová
- Viktorie Adamcová
- Matouš Kroupa
- Nikola Horníková
Research Focus
The main thematic areas of the Biomechanical Laboratory of Hand Surgery include in particular:
- biomechanics of the hand and wrist (stability, function, loading, and movement-related aspects),
- anatomy and anatomical variability of the upper limb and its impact on clinical practice.
Aim
The laboratory aims to provide objective data and clearly described procedures that help to:
- improve understanding of the function of the elbow, wrist, and small joints of the hand,
- support decision-making when choosing surgical procedures,
- introduce new surgical techniques and approaches.
