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… Wrist Splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It …
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… Splinting On this page: Overview … splint a broken forearm from above the elbow to below the wrist. Fasten the injured limb to some other part of the … splint a broken forearm from above the elbow to below the wrist. Fasten the injured limb to some other part of the …
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… Shin Splints On this page: What are shin splints? Shin splints are a condition that causes pain and sometimes …
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… Splint Care Tips On this page: Overview Overview A splint protects a broken bone or other injury. If you have a removable splint, follow your doctor's instructions and only remove …
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… Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist On this page: Overview Overview What is a scaphoid fracture of the wrist? A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone on the … for scaphoid fractures includes wearing an arm cast or splint and sometimes having surgery. Even if the first …
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… Exercises for Arm and Wrist On this page: Overview Overview … for building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your wrist up, down, and from side to side. Stretching your …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check … everyone has had a minor injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our … "buddy-taping" for support. It also may include a brace, splint, or cast and physiotherapy. In some cases, surgery is …
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… Temporomandibular Disorders: Dental Splints On this page: Overview Overview Dental splints are the most common dental treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) . These splints are used for short periods of time. They don't cause …
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… Safe Hand and Wrist Movements On this page: Overview Overview Try to avoid hand and wrist movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities that …
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… Wrist Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain On this page: Overview … or small tears in a tendon ( tendinopathy ) can cause wrist pain. Although tendinopathy is a different condition … to the same home treatment tips: Gently warm up your wrists and fingers before beginning an activity. Fan open …
