Trigger finger splints are specially designed straps that keep a finger straight and stop it from moving around and causing more pain. Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a ...

Preschool teachers have different views on finger counting. Some teachers consider finger counting use in children to signal that they are struggling with math, while others associate its use as ...

A severed finger can mean that all or part of a finger is amputated or cut off from the hand. A finger may be completely or only partially severed. Below we’ll look at first aid steps you can take in ...

Stopping a cut from bleeding on your finger involves wound cleaning, applying gentle pressure, raising the wound above your head, and applying bandages. In some cases, you may need medical care. Share ...

Trigger finger is the common name for a hand condition your doctor might call stenosing tenosynovitis. It happens when something inflames a band of tissue called a "pulley," which holds the tendon to ...

Finger swelling has many potential causes, ranging from accidents and overuse to infections and underlying health conditions. Medications and home remedies may help to reduce finger swelling. In more ...

British company Touch Bionics has created the world's first powered bionic fingers that can be used by patients with missing fingers. ProDigits, as the device is called, can help its users bend, touch ...

A new robotic device could make simple, everyday tasks — such as peeling a banana or unscrewing the cap from a water bottle — even easier. Developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of ...