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 ...

Health has unveiled a pilot study of “SafeSplint,” a wrist and hand splint invented by orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Deren, MD, to improve outcomes after upper extremity injuries.  The patented device ...

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 ...

When your hand starts to tingle or go numb, it's common to blame carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. CPS can be triggered by repetitive wrist ...

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 ...

People with conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and arthritis can get extra support by using a wrist brace. Wrist braces help keep the wrist in a neutral position to aid recovery.