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 ...

Heard of shin splints? Not fun. Well, you can get them in your arm, too. They happen when joints, tendons, or other connective tissues in your forearm get sprained or strained from overuse. Forearm ...

Background: Minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius are common in children and have excellent outcomes. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine whether the use of a ...

Using removable splints instead of plaster casts for certain types of fracture makes life easier for young patients and also helps reduce pressure on busy emergency departments, according to ...

Removable splints and plaster casts appears to be equally safe and effective for treating minor "buckle" wrist fractures in children, researchers report in a new review of studies. However, a US ...

NEW YORK – 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 encourage ...