splinting

[US]/splɪnt/
[UK]/splɪnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a rigid device used for support or immobilization of a broken or injured bone; a thin strip of wood or metal
vt. to secure with a rigid device like a splint

Phrases & Collocations

apply a splint

broken bone splint

wrist splint

finger splint

ankle splint

Example Sentences

a splinter of ice.

took the splinter out.

the party had begun to splinter into factions.

run a splinter into one's finger

a splinter had pierced the skin.

she had to wear splints on her legs.

I have got a splinter in my finger.

I got a splinter in my finger while I was sawing the wood.

In some cases, in stand instead of a cast, a splent splint made of plastic or metal will be secured over the area to restrict movement.

In some cases, instead of a cast, a splent splint made of a plastic or metal will be secured over the area to restrict movement.

Conclusion: The therapeutic method of fracture of tibial platean by bone setting, shapeable splint external fixation and calcaneus traction was we 11.

After reading this article, clinicians should be better equipped to successfully implement splint therapy into their armamentarium of treatment options in managing masticatory system disorders.

It has the auxiliary treatment function to strain of limbs, injury of soft tissue and arthrodynia etc, and can also be used as splints, varicosevein under supplement treatment and limbs fracture etc;

Objective: The clinic effect of the treatment of fracture of tibial platean by bone setting, shapeable splint external fixation and calcaneus traction was evaluated and its mechanism was discussed.

In the baggage cars, kelps, fishplate, rolled iron, sleepers, wire rods, plates and sheets, laminated articles, hot rolled hoops, splints and mortar carriages, and Zorès ore.

Real-world Examples

I myself suffer from very severe shin splints.

Source: Connection Magazine

Bandages spun up Ron's leg, strapping it tightly to a splint.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

For me, I have bad shin splints and it actually, the compression helps them.

Source: Connection Magazine

But with stitches and a splint, Oakley recovered a little over a month later.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Why are shin splints so painful?

Source: Connection Magazine

Just until the splint comes off.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

It looks like a stone age splint, big microscopic.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

But once there, they were merely used as splints.

Source: If national treasures could speak.

If you do have shin splints, you want to run on a softer surface.

Source: Connection Magazine

Shin splints are a problem for a lot of runners.

Source: Connection Magazine

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