The occurrence of metatarsal splint bones was examined in 21 ruminant species. Lateral metatarsal splint bones were found in 75% of metatarsal specimens from mature moose (Alces alces) on Isle Royale, MI, USA, and 95% of specimens from Alaska and other North American locations. Lateral splints were found in 94% of fossil specimens of A. alces from Alaska and in 100% of fossil specimens of Cerva...

BACKGROUND Numerous condylar repositioning methods have been reported. However, most of them are 2-dimensional or are complex procedures that require a longer operation time and a highly trained surgeon. This study aims to introduce a new technique using a condylar repositioning plate and a centric relation splint to achieve a centric relationship. METHODS We evaluated 387 patients who had un...

QUESTION What is the effect of wearing splints at night to stretch the plantarflexors on dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? DESIGN Randomised, assessor-blinded, cross-over trial. PARTICIPANTS 14 people (1 dropout) aged 7 to 30 years with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 1A and with < or = 15 degrees dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM). INTERVENTI...

OBJECTIVE Acute ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in emergency departments. Immobilization is widely accepted as the basic treatment modality for acute ankle sprains; however, immobilization method remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to compare two treatment modalities: splint and elastic bandage for the management of acute ankle sprains. METHODS This prospective st...

Contracted Flexor Tendons Contracted flexor tendons are probably the most prevalent abnormality of the musculoskeletal system of newborn foals and calves. An autosomal recessive gene causes thls condition. In utero positioning may also affect the degree of disability. At birth, the pastern and fetlocks of the forelegs and sometimes the carpal joints are flexed to varying degrees due to shorteni...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of a night-time hand positioning splint in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. METHODS Fifty patients with rheumatoid arthritis were divided randomly into 2 groups. The study group used a night-time splint starting at baseline, while the control group used the splint only during evaluations. All patients attended ev...

Background: Tooth mobility is a problem that often results in tooth loss due to disease or injury the gingiva bone supports teeth. one of clinical features periodontal caused by alveolar destruction, occlusion trauma and expansion inflammation from deeper supporting tissues. One treatments for stabilizing splinting. Various types splints can be used as an initial therapy treatment so teeth beco...

The purpose of this study was to apply Functional Anatomy Research Center (FARC) Protocol of TMD treatment, which includes the use of a specific type of mandibular occlusal splint, adjusted based on the electromyographic index, in a group of 15 patients with disc displacement, classified according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) and then analyzing t...

OBJECTIVE Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are the most common source of orofacial pain of a non-dental origin. The study was performed to investigate the therapeutic effect of the conventional occlusal splint therapy and the physical therapy. The hypothesis tested was that the simultaneous use of occlusal splint and physical therapy is an effective method for treatment of anterior disc displa...

Objective: was to evaluate the effect of four conservative treatment modalities on pain level patients withtemporomandibular joint (TMJ) anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR). Material and Methods:100 subjects (64 females 36 males) were selected, divided into groups, 25 each. Subjects ofGroup I have been treated behavioral therapy. Group II had Photobiomodulationtherapy (PBMT). III ...