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 ...

Using removable splints instead of plaster casts for certain types of fracture makes life easier for young patients and also helps reduce pressure on busy emergency departments, according to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Universal wrist forearm splint Casts for broken bones can be heavy and cumbersome, especially for toddlers. And especially during ...

Treating children’s distal radius or ulna fractures using removable splints is as effective as short arm casting, but allows better physical function without increased pain, according to a study by ...

Young and old soccer players fall numerous times in each game and during practice. But, how can you tell when a little wrist pain is more than a normal bump or bruise? When is an x-ray needed? These ...

Distal radius fractures is the most common fracture in childhood. [1] Most of these fractures are treated conservatively in a plaster and complications are rare. Although these fractures generally are ...

Removable splints and plaster casts appears to be equally safe and effective for treating minor "buckle" wrist fractures in children, researchers report in a new review of studies. However, a US ...