A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children. This study was recently published in the Journal of ...

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

New research from the University of Sydney in Australia suggests that broken ankles may heal faster and better if patients are fitted with removable splints or braces rather than the plaster cast. The ...

CHICAGO - The black Velcro bandage strapped on 3-year-old Ben Crotty's left arm looks like a Rollerblader's wrist guard, but it's really a mini medical milestone. It's today's answer to the cast. Once ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Universal wrist forearm splint Casts for broken bones can be heavy and cumbersome, especially for toddlers. And especially during ...