A hand surgeon's first patient to get a newly approved thumb implant says she's back to using her hand without pain.

If you’re still confused about the injury that has sidelined Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony since May 4, you’re in good company. For six weeks, Anthony’s injury has engendered confusion and ...

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document with immediate effect advising sponsors on chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) flexibilities for cell and gene ...

Joint hypermobility (JH) is common in the general population; however, in a subset of individuals, it progresses to a symptomatic disorder associated with chronic pain, fatigue, and functional ...

Here's a look at the biomechanics, anatomy and kinematics of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joints in the hand, and how they relate to contemporary bionic hand designs as well as my own. #BionicHand ...

There are many factors that go into staying active, mobile, and pain-free as you age, from maintaining proper nutrition to incorporating strength-training into your routine. Though sometimes ...

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Around 25 percent of people have hypermobility. Choosing the right exercises and avoiding those that may aggravate or injure hypermobile joints can help you stay active while managing this sometimes ...

The ability to extend your joints past their normal range of motion isn’t just a harmless party trick—you may be at risk for chronic pain and conditions like long COVID and POTS. Recent studies ...