Cast Immobilization Comparable to Surgery for Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly
For older adults, cast immobilization (CI) performs similarly to surgical therapies for distal radius fractures (DRFs) at one year postoperatively, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.
Joint injections ineffective for hand osteoarthritis symptoms, finds evidence review
Joint injections to relieve the symptoms of hand osteoarthritis are no better than placebo, while the effectiveness of topical creams and gels is uncertain, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal RMD Open.
Radial Head Replacement For Acute Complex Elbow Instability: A Long-Term Comparative Cohort Study Of Two Implant Designs
The objective of this study was to compare the long-term clinical and radiological outcomes of two radial head replacement (RHR) designs in the context of complex acute elbow instability.
6 Hand Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis
Exercising your hands can help you improve range of motion, relieve stiffness, and alleviate numbness.
Treatment to Heal From Golfer’s Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition that occurs when a tendon near the elbow is subjected to repetitive forces. While this issue may occur in golfers, it can happen to anyone and cause pain that spans from the wrist to the elbow on the inside of your arm.
