Although I am convinced that the proximate mechanism of Volkmann's contracture ... and a splint was applied. By July 11 the wounds had healed, and the fracture had united solidly; the finger ...

“Usually, pruney fingers are completely normal and resolve after you dry off,” says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., associate professor of dermatology and director of cosmetic and clinical research in ...

You also need to rest painful joints. It helps to use hand or finger splints to ease pressure if your RA flares up. To exercise your hands and fingers, you can use a soft foam ball. Squeeze it and ...

He explained in the e-mail that, otherwise, administrative staff at the hospital might ask “why a nursing home patient with flexion contractures got MTO’d.” According to a number of doctors ...

Nonsurgical treatments for trigger finger include: Resting the finger Putting on a splint Steroid injections Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Stretching exercises In severe cases, surgery may be ...

“It is very, very common,” Chow says. Indeed, research reveals up to 1 in 5 runners are sidelined at some point by shin splints. So yeah, shin pain can be one of those frustratingly familiar ...

Initial evaluation by a hand therapist should include the application of a well-molded, customized orthotic in a functional position (metacarpophalangeal joint at 70° to 90° of flexion and ...

Skin is a seamless organ, like a fine cloth protecting valuable assets. Imagine a piece of silk. Just one small tear can make a big difference in how it looks. And it's the same with skin. Any ...

A Raynaud's disease attack usually includes: A lack of blood flow causes the affected body part, typically the fingers and toes, to become pale or white. The body part will then turn blue and feel ...