Upper extremity DVT can happen in people who have a condition called Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS). Typically, young athletes get PSS in the arm they use most for sports like baseball, swimming ...

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hand and Upper Extremity Section specializes in the research, education, diagnosis, and treatment of a spectrum of disorders and injuries of the upper ...

Upper extremity pain and shoulder pain decreased over time (30%) during the latter part of in-patient rehabilitation (P<0.001). Subjects with tetraplegia (TP) showed more musculoskeletal pain than ...

This knowledge, coupled with a thorough understanding of clinical anatomy, provides the clinician with the necessary tools for initial evaluation of the nerve-injured patient.

Anticoagulation therapy (eg, low-molecular-weight heparin daily) should be started promptly for upper extremity deep-vein thrombosis, with catheter-directed thrombolysis considered for severe cases.

Upper extremity injuries require unique recovery treatments that are most effective when tailored to an individual’s injury, as well as their specific work and personal activities.

Purpose This systematic review was conducted to identify the impact of upper body warm-up on performance and injury prevention outcomes. Methods Web of Science, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO and ...

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Hand and Upper Extremity Section provides comprehensive hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery services. Research is not only fueled by faculty ...