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In addition to the background information obtained for this patent, NewsRx journalists also obtained the inventors’ summary information for this patent: “In general, various embodiments of the present ...

Childhood fractures are common, especially among boys. Even so, the injuries are rarely treated correctly in emergency rooms, new research shows. The most frequent problem is the splint — the ...

A novel splint and splinting technique have demonstrated utility in straightening septa that require full extracorporeal technique. The design allows the splint to sit extremely caudally along the ...

A new treatment for broken wrists that incorporates traditional Chinese splint techniques was launched yesterday to speed up the recovery of elderly patients. It uses a forearm brace to immobilise the ...

SAN DIEGO – October 10, 2014. More than 90 percent of potential pediatric fractures are splinted improperly in emergency rooms and urgent care centers, which can lead to swelling and skin injuries, ...