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… Overview Try to avoid hand and wrist movements that can cause pain and other … you may need to talk with your workplace safety officer about changes in equipment or …
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… everyone has had a minor injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling. Most of … call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having …
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… has had a minor problem with a finger, hand, or wrist. Most of the time our body movements … call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having …
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… passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This pressure leads to symptoms. … and diabetes. Pregnancy. Making the same hand movements over and over. This can cause the …
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… Overview A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a … allows you a period of "relative rest" from movements that make carpal tunnel syndrome … working, because doing so can strain the hand's tendons. A wrist splint is a helpful …
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… that involve forceful or repetitive hand or wrist movement or use of vibrating equipment, … a sander. You can reduce your risk—and any hand pain or weakness you may already have—by …
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… 85 Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you … rings or other jewelry on your hands and wrists Wet your hands with running water Wash …
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… Overview What is a scaphoid fracture of the wrist? A scaphoid fracture is a break in a … fractures occur when you stretch your hand out in front of you to protect yourself … ibuprofen (for example, Advil or Motrin). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all …
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… them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … may not completely restore, the use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes … waiting until you are unable to use your hands to do daily activities—could make the …
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… Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Finger, hand and wrist injuries Finger, Hand, and Wrist … Fracture of the Wrist Removing Splinters Safe Hand and Wrist Movements Trapped Finger, …
