Compared with trapeziectomy (removal of the bone at the base of the thumb), trapeziectomy with LRTI (replacing the ligament and strengthening the joint with tendon from the forearm) may provide little ...

The robotic-surgery leader has lost nearly a third of its value since January. Here's what's weighing on the stock.

New paper-thin piezoelectric patch sensors designed for at-home stroke rehabilitation may soon revolutionize post-stroke care ...

In the 10 years she spent as an optician, Sandra Weber helped people find the right glasses to fit their faces and assist with their eyesight. Towards the end of her time at the job, pain in her thumb ...

Sleeping with hands under the body, having carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve damage are some causes of hand numbness. It's important to tell a doctor if your hand numbness is accompanied by weakness ...

Penis enlargement surgery can involve silicon implants, fat transfer, ligament division, and other procedures. Surgery is rarely necessary in medical terms, and it can entail complications. Although ...

Robots have been working in the manufacturing industry since the 1950s, but their entry into the realm of medicine was not until the 1990s, along with a demand for minimally invasive surgery. Since ...

Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract. It involves removing the damaged lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens to restore vision. Cataract surgery typically takes around an ...

Surgery is a procedure in which incision and physical manipulation are used to treat a patient with an injury or a disease. The patient's tissues are cut during this technique to permit the ...