Zong‐Ming Li

University of Pittsburgh, Cleveland State University, University of Arizona

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Zong-Ming Li is a leading researcher in hand biomechanics and orthopedic engineering, with a focus on understanding the mechanical properties of the hand and wrist to improve clinical treatments for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and joint stiffness. His work integrates robotics and quantitative analysis to explore how muscles and ligaments influence finger and wrist function. A key contribution is his robot-assisted study on intrinsic muscle regulation of proximal interphalangeal joint stiffness, which demonstrated how metacarpophalangeal joint position alters stiffness—a finding that informs rehabilitation and surgical interventions for hand stiffness. This highly cited paper (18 citations) exemplifies his innovative use of robotic systems to measure torque-angle relationships in finger joints. Li has also advanced knowledge of carpal arch three-dimensional stiffness and the spatial relationship between the median nerve and transverse carpal ligament in asymptomatic hands, providing baseline data critical for diagnosing and treating carpal tunnel syndrome. With a career spanning impactful studies on hand mechanics, his work bridges engineering and medicine, offering practical insights for clinicians and researchers alike.