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… Splinting On this page: Overview … to a joint below it. For example, splint a broken forearm from above the elbow to below the wrist. Fasten the … Tape a broken finger to the one next to it or immobilize an arm by tying it across the chest. Again, do not tie too …
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… Arm Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … an arm injury may include first aid (such as using a brace, splint, or cast), "setting" a broken bone or returning a … skin, or other symptoms. The wrap may be too tight. Use a sling to support the injured arm. Minor arm injury Try the …
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… Urethral Sling Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Urethral sling surgery is done to treat stress incontinence. A sling is placed around the urethra to support it and help it …
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… Shin Splints On this page: What are shin splints? Shin splints are a condition that causes pain and sometimes …
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… Splint Care Tips On this page: Overview … care if: You have increased or severe pain. You feel a warm or painful spot under the splint. You have problems with … fingers or toes. You have symptoms of a blood clot in your arm or leg (called a deep vein thrombosis). These may …
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… Exercises for Arm and Wrist On this page: Overview … building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your … building flexibility and strength in your hand, wrist, and arm. Exercises for flexibility may include: Rotating your …
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… Temporomandibular Disorders: Dental Splints On this page: Overview Overview Dental splints are the most common dental treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) . These splints are used for short periods of time. They don't cause …
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… Arm Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your … Have you had arm surgery in the past month? If a cast, splint, or brace is causing the problem, follow the … while you apply ice and anytime you sit or lie down. Wear a sling . If it makes you more comfortable and supports the …
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… Wrist Splint for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It … and sometimes slightly bent-back position. Wearing a wrist splint minimizes pressure on the median nerve and allows you …
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… Medicines That May Cause Arm or Leg Problems On this page: Overview Overview Some … O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine … Medicines That May Cause Arm or Leg Problems …
