{i} thin piece of wood or other material used to immobilize a broken bone while it is healing
A rigid support made from metal, plaster or plastic and used to immobilize an injured or inflamed part of the body
A stabilizing and immobilizing device used for fractures, strains, or deformed limbs, joints, and other movable body parts to provide protection and support Can also serve as an integral part of other devices, such as a traction apparatus
A splint is a long piece of wood or metal that is fastened to a broken arm, leg, or back to keep it still. a flat piece of wood, metal etc used for keeping a broken bone in position while it mends (splinte, splente)
A rigid appliance used to connect and mutually support teeth or bones A removable form is often used to temporarily relieve occlusal interferences in functional disorders of the temporomandibular joint and related musculature
an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg)