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De Quervain tenosynovitis: higher success rates with corticosteroid injection & thumb cast

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AAOS: Casts for nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures do not require thumb immobilization

Efficacy of conservative treatments for thumb base osteoarthritis

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Custom-made versus prefabricated splints in carpometacarpal joint OA

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Faster recovery from basal thumb arthroplasty with bone tunnel creation

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OTA: Nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures adequately treated without thumb immobilization

AAOS2017: Early mobilization vs. immobilization after basal joint arthroplasty

AAHS 2015: Thermoplastic splint superior to plaster splint for pediatric boxer's fracture

Buddy taping displays similar re-displacement rate, more comfort, vs splint for pediatric finger Frx

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Nondisplaced scaphoid fracture union with and without thumb immobilization

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An 8-week splint and education intervention effectively alleviates carpal tunnel symptoms

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Metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splints are most effective for treating trigger finger

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Radial nerve mobilisation provides bilateral sensory effects for those with thumb CMC OA

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No benefits to splint/cast immobilization with reduction for boxer’s fractures

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Multimodal treatment effective in reducing pain in thumb carpometacarpal joint OA patients

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Splint as effective as a cast in children with minimally angulated distal radius fractures

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Thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: Radial nerve mobilization as a possible treatment

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Volar, Dorsal, and custom splints: All equally effective in managing acute mallet finger

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Effects of conservative treatment on pain and function in carpometacarpal osteoarthritis

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