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 ...

Upper extremity functioning is important for achieving independence in activities of daily living (ADL). A better understanding of relationships between different aspects of independence in ADL after ...

Clinical frameworks distinguish peripheral ulnar nerve compression from acute cardiovascular events during emergency triage ...

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is prone to degenerative changes when subjected to excessive load or decreased adaptability, which are manifested as cartilage erosion, wear, subchondral bone ...

If you’ve started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins after you exercise. Should you ...

A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

Runners and power walkers may have had the displeasure of experiencing shin splints, which is the term used to describe a dull, aching pain along the inner shinbone that usually picks up during ...

When you have an aching or injured finger, you’re usually advised to keep it still while it heals. But in the real world, life doesn’t stop for a sprained, jammed, or broken finger. Luckily, finger ...