Biceps tenodesis is a surgery to repair the biceps tendon. This procedure can help if pain or an injury affects the biceps tendon in and around the shoulder. In biceps tenodesis, a surgeon removes a ...

Chronic pain has a way of reminding us of the body parts we often take for granted—particularly our hands and wrists. When simple daily tasks cause ongoing pain on the thumb side of your wrist, you ...

The results of a randomized controlled trial show that the use of a splint was as effective as a cast for recovering physical function in children with wrist fractures. For their study, Kathy Boutis, ...

Wrist fractures in children can be as effectively treated with splints as with casts, suggests a new Canadian study. The researchers say splints may be a better option for children with wrist ...

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 ...