Objective The endoscopic release of the ulnar nerve reproduces a simple (in situ) procedure with smaller incisions, less soft tissue damage, and higher preservation of nerve vascularization. Endoscopy ...

A right-hand dominant man in his 50s who, six weeks previously, had undergone washout of a volar thumb wound, presented to the plastic surgery clinic with a one week history of erythematous cutaneous ...

The brain holds a "map" of the body that remains unchanged even after a limb has been amputated, contrary to the prevailing view that it rearranges itself to compensate for the loss, according to new ...

Brain activity maps for the hand (shown in red) and lips (blue) before the amputation (Pre1 and Pre2) and after amputation (3, 6 and 18 months post-amputation). The brain holds a ‘map’ of the body ...

The use of salbutamol may safely improve upper limb strength, as well as provide other benefits, in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), particularly among young children, according to data from ...

Persistent upper extremity (UE) impairment is common after stroke. Durable treatment benefits for chronic ischemic stroke are needed. The purpose of this report is to determine the long-term effects ...

Service members experience 25 million limited duty days annually due to injuries, most of which are musculoskeletal injuries, also known as MSKI. When on limited duty status, a service member may not ...

Abstract: Upper limb amputation severely affects the quality of life of individuals. Therefore, developing closed-loop upper-limb prostheses would enhance the sensory-motor capabilities of the ...