PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm an orthopedic technician and I thought there could be a better way to support a patient's arm when applying a cast," said an inventor, from Conyers, Ga., ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO – When a child goes to the emergency room with a possible broken bone, a splint often is used to stabilize the injured limb and reduce pain until the patient is seen by an orthopedic ...

Finger splints are classed as medical equipment people can wear to immobilize their injured fingers and aim to prevent further damage. There are various types of finger splints, each treating a ...

The material, invented by the Finnish high-tech company Onbone, proved to be so versatile that it is now used in a wide array of usage areas, one of them being sports. “Only a hairdryer or heat gun is ...

Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints can be painful and disrupt training regimes. However, they are not a serious condition and may be alleviated with some simple home remedies.

Nasal splints, also known as nose splints, are a key part of recovering from surgery on your nose. They can be worn on the outside or inside of the nose and are there to protect it and keep its shape ...