This week we are going to discuss a very complex condition that is called the extensor tendon laceration of the hand or thumb. The extensor tendons raise and straighten our fingers in our thumbs and ...

Late direct repair of a lacerated flexor tendon is a tendon repair performed 3 weeks after injury. When direct repair is performed late, contraction of the musculotendonous unit makes it difficult to ...

Climbers tend to be hyper-focused on training their finger and pulling strength, at the expense of antagonist muscle groups, mobility, and recovery. With gyms closed or at limited capacity, more ...

We use our hands frequently everyday. Considering the manner we put them to use, it is not surprising that our hands are often prone to injuries. However, it is reassuring to know that most hand ...

Trigger finger is a painful condition that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. It can affect any finger or more than one finger at a time. You can also have it in both hands.

Researchers created tough hydrogel artificial tendons, attached them to lab-grown muscle to form a muscle-tendon unit, then linked the tendons to a robotic gripper's fingers. (Nanowerk News) Our ...