HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Doctors waiting to answer your question
Dr. Shanthi.E
MD
Dr. Shanthi.E

General & Family Physician

Exp 17 years

Dr. Saisudha Kotla
MD
Dr. Saisudha Kotla

General & Family Physician

Exp 12 years

Dr. Nagamani Ng
MD
Dr. Nagamani Ng

General & Family Physician

Exp 12 years

Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
MD
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

General & Family Physician

Exp 9 years

Dr.Raju
MD
Dr.Raju

General & Family Physician

Exp 11 years

Dr. Vaishalee Punj
MD
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

General & Family Physician

Exp 16 years

Care Of Patient With Splint

Premium Questions

Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

I was diagnosed with a tarsal fracture and was placed in a walking boot and night splint and was told to return in two weeks. This splint is making my foot hurt worse tis this normal ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Aashish Raghu MD

I'm pretty sure my daughter broke her 2nd knuckle. It's taped and I'm getting a splint for it. Do I really need to take her to see the ortho dr? I know they don't do much besides a splint for a finger. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aashish Raghu ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Vaishalee Punj MD

better. Monday I will see my primary care Physician. Will the splint hurt my finger for one day? ... said no splint just watch it for a week. 800MG of IB Proven and hot moist heat. My finger tonight... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

. Reduction on ankle in Ortho office and splint . Recommended surgery for Fx. I have EXTREME Anxiety and do not want the surgery if I have an option. Can a tib fib fx heal in a cast? I am in a splint, I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

"finger splint". I have noticed that there are various types (of various prices) of it. The problem is with the top joint of the finger. Will you please suggest which splint will be best for it and how to ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Mukesh Chugh MD

i was diagnosed with tenosynovitis of my left wrist. I was told to wear a splint to help it. however, I typically only wear the splint at night, but not during the day. still, my wrist really aches ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Vikas Dwivedi MD

splint. it is costly and mu insurance will not pay for the splint. how do I proceed now. Is there any alternative to the splint devise ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vikas Dwivedi ( Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist)
Dr. Kunal Bhalla MD

I had tendons repaired in my right wrist. I have been able to stop wearing the temporary splint on ... the splint on. I also am getting nausea with the use of my hand and wrist ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kunal Bhalla ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani MD

Hello, my 12 year old daughter broke her 5th metatarsal on her right foot on July 11, a splint was placed for two weeks I took her back for a follow up no x rays were taken, the splint was removed, and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Shailja Puri Wahal MD

splint put on my finger which I cannot remove for 6 weeks. However, she wants me to have an MRI to rule ... couple of days. Can they take an MRI with the metal splint in place? Also, my finger hurts since I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shailja Puri Wahal ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)