In a rare and highly advanced hand reconstruction procedure, doctors successfully restored movement and function in the hand of a 46-year-old mechanical engineer who was left unable to bend his ...

A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...