A good night’s rest may do a world of good for the hands and wrists of workers who suffer from painful carpal tunnel syndrome (search). New research shows that nighttime splinting can significantly ...

Background: The effectiveness of acupuncture for managing carpal tunnel syndrome is uncertain, particularly in patients already receiving conventional treatments (e.g., splinting). We aimed to assess ...

Treating children’s distal radius or ulna fractures using removable splints is as effective as short arm casting, but allows better physical function without increased pain, according to a study by ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A splint may work just as well as a cast in helping children with non-severe wrist fractures heal, a study published Tuesday suggests. The findings, researchers say, should ...

The findings, made by a team of researchers with the University of Michigan Health System, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, show that nighttime splinting can effectively improve hand and wrist ...

After a long day on the job, tired minds and sore feet look forward to a long night of rejuvenating rest. A new study finds that nocturnal rest can do a world of good for your hands and wrists too, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Topology-optimized splint immobilization may be preferred vs. cast immobilization after distal radius fracture ...

Background: Minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius are common in children and have excellent outcomes. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine whether the use of a ...

Developers of a new device that offers a more effective method of splinting for wrist fractures have been been awarded a grant from the Audi Design Foundation. Developers of a new device that offers a ...

Experiencing tingling, pain or numbness in your hands? It could be carpal tunnel syndrome, which is often caused by repetitive activities like knitting, gardening or typing. Luckily, this common ...