A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Hugh Owen Thomas (1834-1891), a ...

The Splint Kit from David Medical Products contains a wrist splint, arm splint, leg splint,elbow/ankle splint and waterproof carrying bag. All splints are made of a light neoprene material and have an ...

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Casts haven’t changed much, over time. Maybe it’s because the job they have to do is so simple: Keep the limb stable, steady, and stiff. But they also have to meet other, collateral demands: For ...

Medical care during the Civil War was far below present day standards for medicine. Many doctors had only one year of medical school or they learned their craft by assisting an established physician.

When Daniels was injured on the field, medical personnel reacted immediately to address the injury before removing him to the sideline. The medical team used what is called an air cast, a medical ...