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Colombia s.a. a doctor told my wife about wearing a finger splint to reduce pain, inflamation and joint deformation due to arthritis in her fingers?

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Yes: Splinting one of the methods used to treat arthritis in the finger, beside that the medication and surgery if needed. Good luck.

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Answered 6/30/2021

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Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Splints : Splints are usually used only as resting night splints for arthritis. Splints are not to be worn during day as they may limit or interfere with motion.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 12/7/2015

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