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Coaptation splint cpt
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
No: Removing the splint underminds the process and reason for having the splint. Talk to your doctor about it.
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bertrand Kaperanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Careful exercise: It depends of course on which body part is in a splint. If is it an upper extremity splint, you can still do aerobic activity such as walking, exerci... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Immobility aide: Splints are external devices which are designed to immobilize a joint or broken bone to allow it to heal, not get worse and sometimes allow time to ge... Read More
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Dr. Bertrand Kaperanswered
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
External protection: A splint can be any type of external protection device designed to shield a bone or joint from injury. It may be used prophylactically to prevent inj... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Suman Dasanswered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Depends on the purpo: If you have a problem with your index finger and you need a splint you need to make sure you are using it for right reason.Really, you sjould see your... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr. MDanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 22 years experience
Ask your doctor: You need to ask your doctor . Certain splints are used to hold bones in place until swelling goes down and casts can be applied. So no if you have a f... Read More
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Splint: It depends on the location of the splint, the type of splint, and if the splint was fit well to begin with. This most likely is due to a decrease in s... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rifat Naghmianswered
Internal Medicine 48 years experience
Splint: Yes, but the bulge is visible.
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2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
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Are you referring to: an air cast ankle splint? If so, the best information available is through a Google Search of" Air Cast Ankle Support Instructions for use" You will... Read More
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2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jake Richardsanswered
Dentistry 14 years experience
Yes mostly: The purpose of the splint is not to stop you from grinding because you do it at night, it is to stop you from damaging your teeth and supporting struc... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Bruxism: Is your splint store bought or professionally fabricated? If store bought, consider seeing a dentist who will fabricate an appliance far superior to w... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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