Splint (medicine)
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splint-medicine-295-14461546
title:
Splint (medicine)
text:
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 used to protect, immobilize, or restrict motion in a part". Splints can be used for injuries that are not severe enough to immobilize the entire injured structure of the body. For instance, a splint can be used for certain fractures, soft tissue sprains, tendon injuries, or injuries awaiting orthoped
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Medical restraint to keep body part in place
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splint_(medicine)
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date modified:
2024-04-18T23:28:07Z
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13
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