Flexor tendon injuries are common, particularly in the fingers, and can significantly impact hand function ... repair versus non-repair of flexor digitorum profundus tendon injuries.

Strengthening it can significantly enhance hand strength, dexterity, and overall function. This article provides a list of five effective exercises to strengthen the flexor digitorum profundus at ...

A patient had a ruptured flexor digitorum sublimis tendon of the long finger in the region of decussation. The injury occurred several weeks after repair of a zone 2 flexor digitorum sublimis and ...

Fourteen patients were treated by flexor digitorum superficialis transfer for irreparable flexor pollicis longus lesions. Results measured by return of interphalangeal joint motion were good in 12 ...

The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting nutrients from food into energy, filtering toxins from the blood, and producing bile, a key substance in digestion and waste ...

Executive function describes a set of cognitive processes and mental skills that help an individual plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals. The “executive functions,” as they’re ...

The Black Swallower is known as the deep sea’s ultimate overeater, capable of consuming fish larger than its own body due to its uniquely large mouth and ...

Objective Dactylitis is a hallmark of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) where flexor tenosynovitis is common. This study explored the microanatomical basis of dactylitis using high-resolution MRI (hrMRI) to ...

Tendinopathy is the preferred term for persistent tendon pain and loss of function related to mechanical loading.1 The high incidence and prevalence of this disorder alters the ability of people to ...