The ulnar nerve is a nerve that travels from the wrist to the shoulder. This nerve is mainly responsible for movement of the hand; despite passing through the forearm, it is only responsible for ...

Leonardo da Vinci anniversary: ‘Horse and Rider’ statue in the spotlight May 2, 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, and a statue based on a rare model made by the ...

Leonardo da Vinci could have experienced nerve damage in a fall, impeding his ability to paint in later life, Italian doctors suggest. They diagnosed ulnar palsy, or "claw hand", by analysing the ...

The ulnar nerve, which runs from the shoulder to the pinky, allows for most hand muscle and fine motor movements. It would also explain why he has a “claw hand” appearance, which is associated ...

The ulnar nerve runs all along the arm. When it becomes compressed a person may feel pain and numbness in the outer fingers. This is called ulnar tunnel syndrome. It can be treated using surgery ...

Detail from a 16th century drawing depicting an elderly Leonardo da Vinci's damaged right hand. A new study concludes he suffered from "claw hand." Credit: Museum of Gallerie Dell’Accademia, Venice ...

Published: 06 January 2004 Bilateral Ulnar nerve palsies: an unusual complication of posturing after macular hole surgery A Salam, P Harrington, A Raj & A Babar Eye 18, 95–97 (2004) Cite this ...

New research suggests that Leonardo da Vinci suffered severe nerve damage to his right hand after fainting and falling at some point late in his life. The injury may have impacted the famous artist… ...

Leonardo da Vinci could have experienced nerve damage in a fall, impeding his ability to paint in later life, Italian doctors suggest. They diagnosed ulnar palsy, or "claw hand", by analysing the ...