The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle aids in moving the hand. Specifically, it abducts and extends the hand at the wrist joint. The muscle works in concert with the extensor carpi radialis longus ...

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is the most common etiology of elbow pain and occurs in 1% to 3% of adults. Degenerative tendinosis of the origin of the extensor carpi ...

Correspondence to Dr Jeremy Lewis, Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Work, Wright Building, College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, ...

When the extensor carpi-radialis brevis tissue develops pathological problems, like tendinosis, exostosis and calcification, known as lateral epicondylitis, surgery is sometimes the only avenue to ...

MOTOR regeneration of the median nerve after transection and repair of the median nerve at the wrist occurs in only about 5 per cent of cases. The thumb is incapable of abduction and opposition with ...