To treat a minor sprain, your doctor will have you wear a thumb spica splint or a cast to keep your thumb from moving. After about six weeks, the splint or cast is removed. Your thumb will be ...

Learn how to make a splint. Keep your injured hand elevated ... This cast holds your thumb in place while your bone heals. The spica cast immobilizes your thumb by wrapping around your forearm ...

De Quervain is treated with anti-inflammatory medications and a thumb spica splint that immobilizes the thumb which can help with mild or early symptoms. More severe cases may require cortisone ...