High Resolution CT Accurately Diagnoses Shin Splints
High resolution CT can accurately show medial tibial stress syndrome, better known as shin
splints, in distance runners according, to a study conducted// at the University of Messina in Messina, Italy. According to the study, medial tibial stress syndrome is one of many overuse lower leg injuries that may be found in athletes and accounts for between 13.2% and 17.3% of all running inj...
Portable Splint When Injured Far Away from Medical Help
Limbs broken and too far from the nearest medic? Not to worry. A team from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK has developed a versatile portable plastic
splint that can protect damaged bones and aid their recovery. The First Aid
Splint is designed to be used in isolated conditions which are difficult for medical teams to reach. Developers hope it will be of parti...
Utility & Splinter Forceps #H
Description:Forceps, pointed, short jaws, suitable for epilation....
Company:Katena Products, Inc.
Banana Split Splint
Description:The Banana Split
Splint reduces PIP joint or DIP joint flexioncontractures of any degree. Hinged design is easy to put on. Soft gel-lining cushions injured fingers so treatment to straighten the finger can comfortably begin earlier for faster, more successful therapy results. Use during the day to straighten the finger and at night to maintain gains in motion. Available in small, medium and large...
Company:3-Point Products
Curved Finger Splint
Description:Used for fractures of the phalanges where extension is required. Used to immobilize the joint following dislocation. Curved to conform to the finger.Choose from four sizes 1.5", 2.5", 4" and 6". Unpadded, blue pad or white pad....
Company:Health Design
Finger /Thumb Splint
Description:Finger /Thumb
Splint has a stay that may be shaped to hold finger or thumb in exact degree of flexion. It also has a contact closure....
Company:Royce Medical Company
Dorsal Blocking Splint
Description:The RCAI Dorsal Blocking
Splint is constructed of a durable heat moldable thermoplastic for patient customization. The DBS protects the flexor tendons of the hand and fingers from stress following injury, and prevents scar tissue development in the later stages of the healing process. The DBS rest dorsally on the hand and positions the wrist at 30° of flexion, the MCP joints at 70&d...
Company:Restorative Care of America
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