Inexpensive splints worn nightly can reduce the pain of hand osteoarthritis, a chronic ailment that affects a majority of older adults, a new study shows. "It's a well-tolerated, safe and cheap ...

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 review of the medical ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Inexpensive splints worn nightly can reduce the pain of hand osteoarthritis, a chronic ailment that affects a majority of older adults, a new study shows. "It's a ...

Enschedem, the Netherlands - Silver ring splints (SRSs) (Silver Ring Splint Co, Charlottesville, VA) can improve manual dexterity in select patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) if patients begin to ...

Dr. Cruciani answers the question: 'Braces, Splints For Rheumatoid Arthritis?' — -- Question: How are braces and splints used to relieve pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis? Answer: Braces ...

A computer software concept has been developed that will enable clinicians with no experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to design and make custom-made 3D printed wrist splints for rheumatoid ...

If you've ever had to wear a splint on any part of your body, you'll know that not only are they uncomfortable, but they can be chunky and ugly too. That may not be the case for much longer. A ...

Wrist-joint involvement is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and wrist splints are prescribed to reduce pain and inflammation. Previous research has found that patterns of splint wearing differ by ...

TAUNTON — Dr. Vanessa Lund, a Morton Hospital-affiliated orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremities answers common questions about arthritis. Q: What is arthritis? A: ...

(Nanowerk News) A Loughborough University lecturer has developed a computer software concept that will enable clinicians with no experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to design and make ...