By Marc Courtiol The carpal tunnel is a very small tunnel that is located on the inside (or palm side) of your wrist. It is surrounded by ligaments and bones, and its main function is to provide protection for the primary nerve that goes to your hand and fingers.
Strong but lightweight materials and advances in technology have translated into more comfort and higher function for amputees. In the past artificial limbs were made of wood and existed without moving joints, so that above the joint amputations in particular severely limited the mobility of the individual. In addition, the heavy wooden construction made the [...]