Spinal cord injury patient can move his hand thanks to rewired nerves. May 15, 2012— -- A 71-year-old quadriplegic man can move his fingers after surgeons "stole" healthy nerves from his arm and ...

The increase in digital device usage is linked to rising hand injuries, particularly carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects ...

Your hands and feet contain thousands of delicate nerve fibers that carry crucial messages between your brain and the rest of your body. When these nerves become damaged, they often send warning ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

Use ice to reduce pain and swelling on a smashed finger. If your finger shows signs of a fracture, you may need medical attention. Don't try to drain blood from under the nail by yourself. A smashed ...

Place a small pillow or folded towel between your arms and chest to prevent that full curl. If you sleep on your back, rest ...

TURIN, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A man may regain the use of his hand, left paralysed by a severe road accident, thanks to a pioneering nerve transfer operation from his partly amputated leg, doctors in ...

As spinal cord injuries increasingly affect older adults, new research reveals a surprising pattern in recovery. The study ...

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 ...