The extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) is a muscle in your forearm that works in conjunction with the other muscles and tendons in your arm to help move your wrist and hand. It is in the same ...

RA can cause changes to the joints and ligaments in the hands, leading to twisted joints and gnarled ligaments, but early diagnosis and effective treatments can help prevent severe damage. Common hand ...

You grab an avocado, take a knife, and begin slicing it in your hand—it seems pretty standard, right? This method is all wrong and could actually be dangerous. In fact, one in four people go to the ...

Have you ever wondered why robots are unable to walk and move their bodies as fluidly as we do? Some robots can run, jump, or dance with greater efficiency than humans, but their body movements also ...

After receiving an FDA clearance for its mechanical tendon repair implant late last month, CoNextions Medical reported it has successfully treated its first person with the system, using it to help ...

Some medical conditions that affect your hands may hinder your ability to perform daily activities, which can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Hand reconstruction surgery may help ...

Carolina Hurricanes rookie defenseman Charles Alexis Legault had surgery to repair multiple torn extensor tendons in his ...

In Too Afraid to Ask, we’re answering food-related questions that may or may not give you goosebumps. Today: What is avocado hand? Alanna Clarke was making breakfast at a friend’s apartment when it ...

Question: I’ve been trying to brush up my golf game by regularly hitting the driving range and playing more often. But lately, I’ve noticed a pretty painful twinge in my right wrist during my swing.