A good night’s rest may do a world of good for the hands and wrists of workers who suffer from painful carpal tunnel syndrome (search). New research shows that nighttime splinting can significantly ...

The findings, made by a team of researchers with the University of Michigan Health System, the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, show that nighttime splinting can effectively improve hand and wrist ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A splint may work just as well as a cast in helping children with non-severe wrist fractures heal, a study published Tuesday suggests. The findings, researchers say, should ...

After a long day on the job, tired minds and sore feet look forward to a long night of rejuvenating rest. A new study finds that nocturnal rest can do a world of good for your hands and wrists too, ...

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 ...

Treating children’s distal radius or ulna fractures using removable splints is as effective as short arm casting, but allows better physical function without increased pain, according to a study by ...

If readers would like to contact Dr. Gott, they may write him directly to Dr. Gott c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., 4th fl., New York, NY 10016. DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 64-year-old female with carpal ...

Developers of a new device that offers a more effective method of splinting for wrist fractures have been been awarded a grant from the Audi Design Foundation. Developers of a new device that offers a ...

Sept. 11, 2002 — Open surgery for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) was significantly superior to six weeks of splinting, according to results of a randomized trial reported in the Sept. 11 ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition affecting the wrist, can cause pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the hand. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, understanding the typical ...

Experiencing tingling, pain or numbness in your hands? It could be carpal tunnel syndrome, which is often caused by repetitive activities like knitting, gardening or typing. Luckily, this common ...

Despite the high prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), treatment approaches have been compared in only a few controlled studies. In this study from the Netherlands, 176 patients with severe CTS ...