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A splint is an orthopedic device that supports and protects fractured or injured bones and joints. It keeps the injured body from moving and protects it from further damage until it fully heals. Splints are both flexible and rigid, and the type of splint you need will largely depend on the type of injury and the part of your body that is injured.
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Splinting techniques are normally used to treat musculoskeletal system abnormalities. A splint temporarily immobilizes a limb for pain and spasm, decreases swelling, minimizes further potential soft-tissue or neurovascular injuries, and helps heal sprains, contusions, lacerations, fractures, dislocations, or painful joints. Splints are used both as a measure to support injured limbs in an emergency or definitive treatment. People often apply a temporary splint made from materials available around until proper medical attention is given. The indications for splinting include:
Both casts and splints support and protect broken or injured bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints. They help immobilize the injured body part to keep it in place until it fully heals.
Casts offer more support and protection than splints. They are made of materials like plaster or fiberglass that can be easily molded to the shape of the injured limb. They are custom-made and wrap completely around the injury. Casts are not adjustable and may need replacement when the swelling goes down.
Splints are also known as half-casts. Splints do not provide as much support as a cast but are faster and easier to use. They can accommodate swelling if it increases or decreases. Splints can be ready-made or custom-made.
Before applying a splint, a stockinette is placed as a protective layer on the skin. Splint padding is applied between the stockinette and splinting material to accommodate swelling of the limb. Splinting materials come in either strips or rolls. The caregiver dips the strips or rolls in water and applies it over the padding covering the affected area. The splint must conform to the shape of the injured arm or leg to provide adequate support.
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