Splinting: meaning, definitions and examples

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splinting

 

[ หˆsplษชn.tษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Splinting is a medical procedure used to immobilize a broken or injured limb. This process helps to prevent further injury and allows for proper healing. Splints can be made of various materials including wood, metal, or plastic, and are typically applied to stabilize the affected area. In addition to fractures, splinting might also be applied to tendon injuries or during the initial assessment of an injury in emergency situations.

Synonyms

bracing, immobilization, supporting.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor recommended splinting for the fractured wrist.
  • In sports, splinting is crucial for the immediate care of injuries.
  • After the accident, the paramedic performed splinting to stabilize the leg.
  • Proper splinting can minimize pain and discomfort during recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "splinting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imobilizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schiene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembalut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unieruchomienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒชใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฉrula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atelle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ชฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dlahy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dlahy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคนๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opornica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรฉrula

Etymology

The term 'splint' originates from the Middle English word 'splinten' which meant 'a thin strip or piece.' This word can be traced back to the Old English 'splintan' meaning 'to split.' The modern application of splinting in a medical context began to evolve in the 19th century as the understanding of orthopedic injuries advanced. Initially, splints were made from natural materials, such as wood and cloth, reflecting the resources available at the time. With the growth of medical practices and technology, splinting techniques have improved, leading to more effective materials and designs that enhance patient care. Today, splinting is a fundamental aspect of emergency medicine and orthopedic treatment.