The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are three major types of bones in the hand itself: Phalanges. These ...

If your fingers are cold or blue after you hurt your hand, call 911 right away. Most broken hands need a splint or surgery to fix them and help the hand heal Broken hands are painful, but not ...

Pain in the MCP joint can result from injury, infection, inflammation, or some medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause but may include medications, splints and supports, hand therapy, and ...

Abstract: Conventional single-point tactile sensors often fail to achieve accurate alignment with arteries and metacarpals beneath the skin, limiting their ability to capture signals with sufficient ...

A short small finger or clubbed thumb are the most common brachydactyly types. Short fingers or short toes may affect appearance, but brachydactyly rarely affects function or movements. Most people ...

Congenital hand malformations encompass various types, with polydactyly and syndactyly being common. However, congenital absence of the metacarpal is rarely reported, and literature on this condition ...

In Part 7 of my biomimetic mechatronic hand series, I walk through the prototyping of the palm components. This includes the CMC joints for the thumb, the hinge between the 4th and 5th metacarpals, ...

Taylor Pittman got her Technical and Creative Writing Degree in 2021 and has a passion for video games and storytelling. She has enjoyed reading and writing since she was old enough to pick up a ...

Note: Notice of Retraction: After careful and considered review of the content of this paper by a duly constituted expert committee, this paper has been found to be in violation of IEEE's Publication ...

Most closed, stable hand fractures do not require surgery and heal well with immobilisation or protected early range of motion to prevent stiffening as well as dedicated hand therapy Wash out open ...

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