The indication for adult upper limb spasticity treatment now includes elbow and forearm muscles, intrinsic hand muscles, and thumb muscles. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the ...

A review of instruments used to assess upper-limb function in patients with neuromuscular diseases found that more tools are needed to address specific diseases. In most neuromuscular diseases (NMDs), ...

Extremity reconstruction surgery can be life-changing for people whose hands, arms or legs have been affected by cancer, an infection, a traumatic injury, congenital (birth) defect, or other ...

August 28, 2009 — The benefits of exercises to strengthen muscles in the upper arms, shoulders, and chest of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) extend beyond the upper ...

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hand and Upper Extremity Section specializes in the research, education, diagnosis, and treatment of a spectrum of disorders and injuries of the upper ...

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...

Over the past several years, occupational exoskeletons have evolved from concept to reality. They have become widely available and are used across a range of industries. Their primary function is to ...

Service members experience 25 million limited duty days annually due to injuries, most of which are musculoskeletal injuries, also known as MSKI. When on limited duty status, a service member may not ...

A single 5-mg infusion of zoledronic acid administered before bariatric surgery did not prevent loss of muscle mass or strength nor did it improve physical function 12 months after surgery compared ...