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2. Wrist brace - Wikipedia

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   A wrist brace is a supportive garment worn around the wrist to reinforce and protect it against strains and sprains during strong use, or as a splint to help healing. [1] Wrist braces are common accessories in injury rehabilitation processes involving the wrist. [ 2 ]

3. The best wrist braces of 2024 for carpal tunnel, arthritis ...

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   Adjustable wrist and thumb straps Dr. Frederick's original reversible copper-infused wrist and thumb brace offers comfortable, firm wrist support specifically meant to help with tendonitis pain.

4. External fixation - Wikipedia

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   External fixation is a surgical treatment wherein Kirschner pins and wires are inserted and affixed into bone and then exit the body to be attached to an external apparatus composed of rings and threaded rods — the Ilizarov apparatus, the Taylor Spatial Frame, and the Octopod External Fixator — which immobilises the damaged limb to facilitate healing. [1]

5. Spica splint - Wikipedia

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   A spica splint is a type of orthopedic splint used to immobilize the thumb and/or wrist while allowing the other digits freedom to move. It is used to provide support for thumb injuries (ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain), gamekeeper's thumb, osteoarthritis, de Quervain's syndrome or fractures of the scaphoid, lunate, or first metacarpal. [1]

6. Buddy wrapping - Wikipedia

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   Buddy wrapping, also called neighbour strapping [1] or buddy taping, is the act of bandaging a damaged or particularly a fractured finger or toe together with a healthy, uninjured one.

7. Traction splint - Wikipedia

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   A traction splint most commonly refers to a splinting device that uses straps attaching over the pelvis or hip as an anchor, a metal rod(s) to mimic normal bone stability and limb length, and a mechanical device to apply traction (used in an attempt to reduce pain, realign the limb, and minimize vascular and neurological complication) to the limb.