A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...

The broken hand injury that Knicks center Mitchell Robinson suffered last week. A boxer's fracture is a break in your hand's fifth metacarpal, which typically occurs when you punch something too hard.

Angulated fractures involve a broken bone that tilts at an angle. Most cases require some form of realignment using a cast or other measures for proper healing. An angulated fracture occurs when a ...