Hand splints to steady achy joints may ease the pain for people who suffer from degenerative arthritis, the most common joint disorder. That's the conclusion from a new review of the medical ...

Lauren Tyndall was diving into third base during a pre-season practice session when it happened. “The girl at the base swept it with her glove, and it broke my right pinkie just above the knuckle,” ...

Pain, stiffness, and discomfort in the wrists can be debilitating and a cause for concern. Many times, serious wrist conditions are the result of underlying health conditions combined with repetitive ...

Few cost-effective interventions are available for hand osteoarthritis (OA) affecting the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP); however, short-term, night-time joint splinting could offer a safe and ...

A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to keep an injured body part from moving and to protect it from any further damage. Splinting is often used to stabilize a broken bone while the injured ...

Rest for joints is a key aspect of rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Learn how joint braces or splints can reduce joint pain and other symptoms. The use of braces and splints during certain activities ...

Evidence from high-quality clinical trials for the management of hand OA is limited and, therefore, recommendations are mostly based on expert opinion and medication is often prescribed off-label ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Perforated aluminum hand splint with ...