The wrist is a complex joint that marks the transition between the forearm and hand. It has many components, allowing it to do a range of movements. The radiocarpal joint is sometimes referred to as ...

Researchers have developed a prosthetic joint that connects directly to the forearm bones of an amputee, allowing them to use a prosthesis with a wrist-like rotary movement. Use of the new joint could ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Arthritis is a broad descriptive term for inflammation and possible damage to joints due to a variety of ...

Two astronauts successfully performed wrist surgery on the Canadarm2 robot outside the International Space Station on Thursday. It was the third and final spacewalk for astronauts Franklin Chang-Diaz ...

An implant is placed into each of the two bones of the forearm—the ulna and radius—and then a wrist-like artificial joint acts as an interface between these two implants and the prosthetic hand. There ...

Wrist pain has a lot of possible causes, including a sprain, tendonitis, arthritis, and fractures. Some may heal with rest, while others may need treatment. It may also be a chronic issue that has the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Traditionally, wrist fusion has been the gold standard for pan-carpal wrist arthritis due to low complication ...

BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK), a global joint preservation company that creates and delivers meaningful advancements in early intervention ...

Your wrist is one of the most complicated and frequently used joints in your body. Because your wrist contains so many bones, ligaments, and muscles, it’s easy to injure. SLAC wrist is a type of wrist ...

Wrist growths, while typically benign, can impact daily activities and cause unnecessary worry. Understanding these common formations and their treatment options helps people make informed decisions ...