The patient was given a volar splint to immobilize the wrist while allowing slight movement of the fingers to determine if surgery was necessary. In the following lesson, there will be information on what a volar splint is, as well as different types of splints, their uses, and how they ...
Types of Ankle Splints There are different types of ankle splints, and each splint has its specific uses. Braces may help protect the ankle, support and stabilize the ankle so it doesn't move around, or compress the ankle, providing pressure. For instance, some common types of ankle splints...
SLA resin 3D printers have become vastly popular for their ability to produce high-accuracy, isotropic, and watertight prototypes and parts in a range of advanced materials with fine features and smooth surface finish. SLA resin formulations offer a wide range of optical, mechanical, and thermal ...
injuries such as cuts, scrapes, low-grade burns, and superficial wounds. However, some professionals carry specialized kits specific to the common injuries in their field, such as athletic first aid kits or wilderness kits. These kits might include unique items like splints, coagulants, and ace...
If the doctor uses a reflex hammer in certain joints, like the knee or elbow, does the person's body react as it should? Are their limbs in an unnatural position? Do their eyes react when the doctor lifts the eyelids? Do their pupils widen if the doctor shines a light into their eyes...
Stress-related foot problems are related to the workloads. If the body is not prepared for an increase of workload that is typical early in the season and with "weekend warriors," acute shin splints and tendonitis are very common, in addition to increased muscle soreness. A stress fracture ...
Shin Splints Shin splint symptoms are throbbing, aching, or stabbing pain on the insides of the lower leg. Shin splints are a repetitive use injury that may occur in runners or those who are beginning to exercise. Pain occurs when muscles and tendons around the tibia (the larger of the two...
These methods have been widely accepted in clinical orthodontics and are advantageous due to the compact storage space, their potential to expand applications for treatment planning, and their easy customization [11,12]. The majority of the literature has focused on the reproducibility error of ...
Your body is uniquely designed to self-heal, but sometimes healing mechanisms need a nudge to shift into high gear. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy uses acoustic pulses to stimulate and accelerate tissue healing and repair. Learn about the different typ
Functions of the Muscular SystemAn individual can move, speak, and chew thanks to their muscles. They manage digestion, respiration, and heartbeat. Other seemingly unrelated activities, like temperature regulation and eyesight, also rely on the muscular system. Here are the main functions of the ...