A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

Hand splints to steady achy joints may ease the pain for people who suffer from degenerative arthritis, the most common joint disorder. That's the conclusion from a new review of the medical ...

In a busy clinical environment laminated appliances required less chair-side adjustment than acrylic appliances. With both appliances we still advise an inter-premolar separation of about 4 mm but ...

A portable plastic splint that heat-welds itself around broken limbs is being developed to aid skiers and others who take part in extreme sports. To apply the splint, strips of tough but flexible ...

Some people with arthritis wear ring splints across finger joints to help reduce pain and inflammation. These splints promote proper joint alignment, which may help prevent deformity. Doctors use ...