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.

We use our hands and wrists constantly. Daily activities rely on wrist strength and movement to type on the computer, wash a sink full of dishes, lift weights at the gym, and drink our morning coffee.

A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

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 ...

In a randomized controlled trial, Adams et al. compared the effectiveness of static resting wrist splints plus occupational therapy with occupational therapy alone in 120 patients with early ...

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Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to numbness, tingling, or pain in the wrist and hand as a result of a pinched nerve inside an area of the wrist known as the “carpal tunnel.” The nerve is pinched by soft ...

Removable splints and plaster casts appears to be equally safe and effective for treating minor “buckle” wrist fractures in children, British researchers report in a new review of studies. However, a ...

A broken wrist, or wrist fracture, typically causes immediate swelling, pain, and tenderness. The wrist consists of eight small bones that connect to two long bones in the forearm: the ulna and the ...

A wrist sprain is an injury where the ligaments in your wrist stretch or tear. Ligaments are bands of tissue that attach bones at a joint. Typically, the injury happens during a fall. Your wrist can ...