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2. Wrist brace - Wikipedia

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   A wrist brace is a supportive garment worn around the wrist to reinforce and protect it against strains and sprains during strong use, or as a splint to help healing. [1] Wrist braces are common accessories in injury rehabilitation processes involving the wrist. [2] They immobilize the joint and provide heat and compression to the wrist bones ...

3. Best wrist braces for carpal tunnel of 2024, according to experts

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   According to board-certified hand surgeon, Dr. John Thomas, MD, wrist braces can be extremely beneficial for mild to moderate carpal tunnel, especially if used overnight. “Most people like to ...

4. Hand wrap - Wikipedia

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   A hand wrap or wrist wrap is a strip of cloth used by boxers (and participants in other combat sports) to protect the hand and wrist against injuries induced by punching. It is wrapped securely around the wrist , the palm, and the base of the thumb , where it serves to both maintain the alignment of the joints, and to compress and lend strength ...

5. Elastic bandage - Wikipedia

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   Elastic bandage. An elastic bandage is a "stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure". [1] Elastic bandages are commonly used to treat muscle sprains and strains by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling at the place of injury.

6. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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   A short arm cast is designed to immobilize the wrist and part of the forearm, extending from below the elbow to the hand, often leaving the fingers free for limited mobility. It is used to treat less severe injuries, such as wrist fractures, sprains, or carpal bone issues.

7. The best muscle pain relief creams of 2025, according to ...

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   Cost: $7 | Active ingredients: Lidocaine | Type: Cream | Amount: 4.3 ounces. Lidocaine is another popular ingredient found in pain relief creams. It's a topical anesthetic that's often used to ...

8. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Bandages are made up of cotton wool, cellulose, or polyamide materials. Cotton bandages can act as a secondary dressing while compression bandages provides good compressions for venous ulcers. On the other hand, tulle gras dressing which is impregnated with paraffin oil is indicated for superficial clean wound. [9]

9. Bandage - Wikipedia

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   Short stretch compression bandages are good for protecting wounds on hands, especially on fingers. The term "compression bandage" describes a wide variety of bandages with many different applications. Short stretch compression bandages are applied to a limb (usually for treatment of lymphedema or venous ulcers). This type of bandage is capable ...