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2. Volkmann's contracture - Wikipedia

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   Any fracture in the elbow region or upper arm may lead to Volkmann's ischemic contracture, but it is especially associated with supracondylar fracture of the humerus. It is also caused by fractures of the forearm bones if they cause bleeding from the major blood vessels of the forearm. [citation needed]

3. Dynasplint Systems - Wikipedia

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   Dynasplint Systems, Incorporated (DSI) is a company that designs, manufactures and sells dynamic splints that are used for range of motion rehabilitation. The corporate headquarters are located in Severna Park, Maryland and it is considered a major employer in Anne Arundel County. [1]

4. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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   For pain management, heat can be used to relieve stiffness, and cold can relieve muscle spasms and pain. [88] Among people with hip and knee osteoarthritis, exercise in water may reduce pain and disability, and increase quality of life in the short term. [89]

5. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A knee brace is not meant to treat an injury or disease on its own, but is used as a component of treatment along with drugs, physical therapy and possibly surgery. When used properly, a knee brace may help an individual to stay active by enhancing the position and movement of the knee or reducing pain. [medical citation needed]

6. Spasticity - Wikipedia

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   Spasticity (from Greek spasmos- 'drawing, pulling') is a feature of altered skeletal muscle performance with a combination of paralysis, increased tendon reflex activity, and hypertonia. It is also colloquially referred to as an unusual "tightness", stiffness, or "pull" of muscles.

7. Splint (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Finger splints – Used for the fingers. A "mallet" or baseball finger is a rupture of the extensor tendon and sometimes including a fracture. While surgery may be necessary such an injury may heal if placed in a finger splint. [3] Nasal splint [4] Posterior lower leg; Posterior full leg; Posterior elbow; Sugar tong – Used for the forearm or ...