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A splint is a medical device for the immobilization of limbs or of the spine. It can be used: * By the Emergency Medical Services or by volunteer first responders, to immobilize a fractured limb before the transportation; it is then a temporary immobilization; * By an occupational therapist, via a physician's orders, to immobilize an articulation (e.g. the knee) that can be freed while not standing (e.g. during sleep). * By Athletic Trainers to immobilize an injured bone or joint to facilitate safer transportation of the injured person.

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  • Splint (medicine)
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  • A splint is a medical device for the immobilization of limbs or of the spine. It can be used: * By the Emergency Medical Services or by volunteer first responders, to immobilize a fractured limb before the transportation; it is then a temporary immobilization; * By an occupational therapist, via a physician's orders, to immobilize an articulation (e.g. the knee) that can be freed while not standing (e.g. during sleep). * By Athletic Trainers to immobilize an injured bone or joint to facilitate safer transportation of the injured person.
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  • A splint is a medical device for the immobilization of limbs or of the spine. It can be used: * By the Emergency Medical Services or by volunteer first responders, to immobilize a fractured limb before the transportation; it is then a temporary immobilization; * By an occupational therapist, via a physician's orders, to immobilize an articulation (e.g. the knee) that can be freed while not standing (e.g. during sleep). * By Athletic Trainers to immobilize an injured bone or joint to facilitate safer transportation of the injured person.
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