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 ...

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. Placed properly, a rigid splint will help ease the pain of an injury ...

Mallet finger describes an injury to the tip of a finger or thumb that stops it from being able to straighten properly. People sometimes refer to mallet finger as “baseball finger,” as it is a fairly ...

With the 3-D printing revolution, the worlds of art and medicine are colliding. Your broken arm just got a whole lot more beautiful. A few months ago, Daniel Vlasic visited a hand surgeon at Mount ...

We use our hands frequently everyday. Considering the manner we put them to use, it is not surprising that our hands are often prone to injuries. However, it is reassuring to know that most hand ...