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Trigger finger splints are specially designed straps that keep a finger straight and stop it from moving around and causing more pain. Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a ...

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 ...

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,” ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - 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 ...

When you have an aching or injured finger, you’re usually advised to keep it still while it heals. But in the real world, life doesn’t stop for a sprained, jammed, or broken finger. Luckily, finger ...