The human hand is an intricate system comprised of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. When injury occurs—or congenital deformities, tumors, infections, or other medical ...

The human body today has many replaceable parts, ranging from artificial hearts to myoelectric feet. What makes this possible is not just complicated technology and delicate surgical procedures. It’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amputees in 16th century Europe commissioned iron hands from artisans, many of whom had never made prostheses before. Lernestål, ...

Limb replantation is a complex microsurgical procedure that reattaches or "replants" your severed limbs. Most patients need limb replantation within hours of experiencing traumatic injuries. Hand and ...

This story includes details of a suicide attempt that readers might find disturbing. On Dec. 15, 2021, Jeanne Carrière barely survived a 70-metre fall from a bridge. She sustained multiple, ...

A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

Sweaty palms are, for some, a chronic condition. But a minimally invasive surgery can turn off the sweat instantly – although there are risks involved. Amanda Fields, 21, has suffered from ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Heidi Hausse, Auburn University (THE CONVERSATION) The human body today has many ...