After suffering a severe cervical spinal cord injury from a bad fall at work, Scott McConnell had little function remaining in his hands and arms. Loyola Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Michael Bednar, ...

A surgery for quadriplegics called tendon transfer can significantly improve hand and elbow function, but the procedure is greatly underused, according to a new article. A surgery for quadriplegics ...

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Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysis Date: July 5, 2019 Source: The Lancet Summary: Nerve transfer surgery has enabled 13 young ...

Some medical conditions that affect your hands may hinder your ability to perform daily activities, which can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Hand reconstruction surgery may help ...

Tendon repair is surgery done to treat a torn or otherwise damaged tendon. Tendons are the soft, band-like tissues that connect muscles to bone. When the muscles contract, the tendons pull the bones ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The crossover toe deformity, defined by sagittal and/or horizontal plane instability of the second toe, is a ...

AC Milan have confirmed that Marco Sportiello underwent surgery today to repair an injury to his hand that he suffered while out in the United States. Milan lost Alessandro Florenzi for almost the ...