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Does cracking your knuckles make them bigger or cause arthritis? Rheumatologist Dr. Natalie Azar reveals the risks and ...

For assistive and rehabilitation purposes, this paper presents a novel soft robotic glove that supports the thumb in performing the abduction, adduction, flexion, and extension movements. In addition, ...

Even after the complete removal of the contracture tissue, flexion of the affected finger may still be observed. To address this, an incision near the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints was ...

Optimised, low cost, low field dedicated extremity MRI is highly specific and sensitive for synovitis and bone erosions in rheumatoid arthritis wrist and finger joints: comparison with conventional ...

A previously healthy 53-year-old man was hospitalised for 12 days due to COVID-19 with shortness of breath. A few days after discharge from hospital, the patient developed fever and severe pain in ...

SORE POINT Hunched over a laptop all day or sleeping funny? The 5 best exercises to ease stiff joints, banish pain and sleep better ...

Thumb stretches for joint relief Thumb stretches primarily target tension in thumb joints, which are commonly affected by arthritis. Start by extending your hand with fingers straightened outwards.

This letter presents a bioinspired composite finger with self-locking joints that can perform long-time and high-load (27.8 N) grasping tasks with low power consumption. Inspired by the ratchet wrench ...

As a solution to restore knee function and reduce pain, the demand for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) has dramatically increased in recent decades. The high rates of dissatisfaction and revision makes ...