Long hours of smartphone use, especially in improper positions, can lead to significant musculoskeletal problems in the hands, fingers and ...

Mirror hand syndrome, also known as ulnar dimelia, is an extremely rare congenital (meaning it's there from the time you're born) birth defect that affects your hand. In some cases, your forearm and ...

Bishop Lynch basketball player Jarett Nunez was born with a deformed left hand, but that didn't stop him from making the varsity basketball team, running track or playing football. (Ashley Landis/The ...

A research paper by scientists at The University of Electro-Communications developed a new socket and prosthetic hand control system that does not interfere with the wrist joint motion. This allows ...

All about birth defects: How they occur, how they’re treated and how to prevent. A birth defect is a problem that occurs when a baby is developing in utero (in the womb). Approximately 1 out of every ...

Birth defects affect 3% of pregnancies in the United States. Screening and diagnostic tests during pregnancy can identify many birth defects. Parents can take critical steps to help prevent certain ...