A splint is a rigid or flexible device that maintains a displaced or movable body part in position, used to protect an injured area such as a fracture, sprain or tendon injury that is not severe enough to require full immobilization. Splints can be static or dynamic, are typically made of a flexible material with firm structural support secured by buckles or Velcro, and offer quicker application than plaster casting techniques.
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Treats: Pain, Lead: treats Pain
Splints can also be used to relieve pain in damaged joints.
In Group: Splints, Casts, Orthoses and Prostheses, Introduction
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".
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