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Results 1 - 10 of 226 for splint
  1. Shin splints - self-care 
    Shin splints occur when you have pain in the front of your lower leg. The pain of shin splints is from the inflammation of the muscles, tendons, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000654.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. How to make a splint 
    A splint is a device used to hold a part of the body stable to decrease pain and prevent ... After an injury, a splint is used to hold still and protect the wounded body part from further damage until you get medical help. It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000040.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Shin splints (image) 
    Shin splints is the common name for the medical condition called medial tibial stress syndrome in which pain occurs ... lower leg muscles' attachment to the tibia. Shin splints are typically caused from intense or vigorous athletic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19482.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Wrist splint (image) 
    A wrist splint can relieve symptoms that can occur from overuse of the hand and wrist.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19637.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Shin Splints (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Leg Injuries and Disorders/Specifics ... Leg Injuries and Disorders ... Sports Injuries/Specifics ... Sports Injuries ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../symptoms-causes/syc-20354105?p=1 - External Health Links
  6. Hand splint - series (image) 
    Images ... To begin making a hand dressing, place the injured hand around a cloth ball or other malleable (cushioned or padded) object, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100142_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hand fracture - aftercare 
    ... metacarpal) fracture. Some hand fractures require wearing a splint or a cast. Some need to be repaired ... You will likely have to wear a splint. The splint will cover part ... of your hand and wrist. Your health care provider will tell you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000552.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mallet finger - aftercare 
    Wearing a splint on your finger to keep it straight is the most common treatment for mallet finger. You may need to wear a splint for different lengths of time. If your tendon ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000538.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Ankle fracture - aftercare 
    ... You will need to keep your cast or splint on at all times and keep your foot ... ankle will be placed in a cast or splint for 4 to 8 weeks. The length of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000548.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Radial head fracture - aftercare 
    ... move around much, you will likely wear a splint or sling that supports your arm, elbow, and ... your provider's instructions about using your sling or splint. Your provider will tell you when you can: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000561.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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