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  1. Splint (medicine) - Wikipedia

    A splint is defined as "a rigid or flexible device that maintains in position a displaced or movable part; also used to keep in place and protect an injured part" or as "a rigid or flexible material …

  2. Splint: Types, Uses and How Long To Wear Them - Cleveland Clinic

    Sep 15, 2023 · A splint is a medical device that stabilizes a part of your body and holds it in place. Healthcare providers use them to protect and support your body after an injury or to treat …

  3. Wearing a Splint: Care Instructions - MyHealth.Alberta.ca

    May 19, 2022 · Overview A splint protects a broken bone or other injury. If you have a removable splint, follow your doctor's instructions and only remove the splint if your doctor says it's okay. …

  4. What Is Splinting Used For? Broken Bones, Pain, Swelling

    A splint is a medical device that immobilizes the injured body part and protects it from further injury. It heals the fractured bones by keeping the broken ends together and in alignment.

  5. How to make a splint: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Jun 4, 2025 · A splint is a device used to hold a part of the body stable to decrease pain and prevent further injury.

  6. What Are the Types of Splints, and What Are They Used For? - WebMD

    Feb 6, 2024 · What Is a Splint? 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 …

  7. Splinting - HealthLink BC

    Do not tie too tightly. Position the splint so the injured limb cannot bend. A general rule is to splint from a joint above the injury to a joint below it. For example, splint a broken forearm from …

  8. Splinting: Definition, Types, and Uses in Medical Treatment

    Jul 7, 2023 · Splinting is a medical technique that involves the use of supportive devices to immobilize and protect injured body parts. It provides stability, reduces pain, and promotes …

  9. Splinting - Lifemark

    A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to immobilize an injured part of the body, protecting it from further damage. Used after a surgery, fracture or other injury or for chronic conditions, …

  10. Splinting - Physiopedia

    A splint is a rigid support made from metal, plaster, or plastic. It's used to protect [1], support, or immobilize an injured or inflamed part of the body.[2]