A spica splint is a type of orthopedic splint used to immobolize the thumb and/or wrist while allowing other digits freedom to move. It is used to provide support for thumb injuries (ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain),
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Spica (disambiguation) — Spica may refer to: * Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo * SPICA (Società Pompe Iniezione Cassani Affini) manufacturer of fuel injection systems * Spica (cast) * Spica (K8L), a single core version of AMD s K8L microprocessor *… … Wikipedia
Splint (medicine) — A splint is a medical device for the immobilization of limbs or of the spine.It can be used: * By the Emergency Medical Services or by volunteer first responders, to immobilize a fractured limb before the transportation; it is then a temporary… … Wikipedia
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Orthopedic cast — Arm cast from a wrist fracture An orange short arm cast with a fiber … Wikipedia
Hip dysplasia (human) — This article describes hip dysplasia in humans. For hip dysplasia in animals, see Hip dysplasia (canine). Hip dysplasia (human) Classification and external resources Congenital dislocation of the left hip in an elderly person. Closed arrow marks… … Wikipedia
