The purpose of this study was firstly, to describe a simple clinical tool that can be used to measure the extensibility of the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle; secondly, to test its reliability; ...

“‘TIS said, fantastic ocean doth enfold,” William Wordsworth reminds us, “the likeness of whate’er on land is seen.” For those who would explore the oceans’ depths, though, there has been until now ...

Using a robotic 'Third Thumb' can impact how the hand is represented in the brain, finds a new study. Using a robotic 'Third Thumb' can impact how the hand is represented in the brain, finds a new ...

A 40-year-old man comes to the emergency department (ED) for suture removal from a laceration repair 10 days ago. He reports the pain is better, but that the thumb still feels stiff. He denies fever, ...