They assessed thumb opposition by having patients perform a pulp pinch between their thumbs and middle fingers. A 55-year-old woman had extensive thenar atrophy and was unable to perform a pulp pinch.

Brandon Torres was born with only four fingers on his right hand. His left thumb is small and poorly formed, the result of Duane-radial ray syndrome, a condition so rare that there are only about ...

Many people consider the thumb to be a finger, despite its differences from the other four digits. It is an essential part of the hand that enables people to perform powerful, precise, and ...

“The mere act of holding it involves gripping it with your thumb and small finger, so your intrinsic muscles are straining and your palm hurts.” As you’ve no doubt noticed, they’re making ...

The Middle Finger. The middle finger is not commonly used for mobile gaming. However, it can be useful for certain actions such as swiping. In a youtube video tutorial by GamePlays365 on how to ...

Trigger finger is a painful condition in which a finger locks in a bent or straightened position. It most commonly affects musicians, farmers, and industrial workers. Find out more about other ...

CHICAGO — Although researchers from Japan found that overall 52.3% of patients who underwent release for carpal tunnel syndrome recovered thumb opposition, this recovery was unpredictable in ...