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September 2, 2024

What is SPLINT?

Splint can be customise by anything solid and hard such as wood, board and thermoplastic. Splint is effective to reduce risk or further injury and temporary treatment.


Why need to use splint?

Splint is a very important device to support and avoid further injury or damage to the affected limb. Splint are used as external body support and lock the unnecessary movement. Other than that, splint are used to facilitate healing by resting the injured limb in a proper position and to reduce swelling.

The functions of splint are:

  • To support and reduce joint pain
  • To avoid deformity of the joint
  • To limit movement and facilitate healing of injured limb

How to take care of splint?

Any types of splint that you use, you have to know how to take care of it. This is very important to avoid infection and to ensure you get a maximum healing or benefit from applying splint.

  • You must always clean the splint with water and instantly air dry
  • Splint are really sensitive to heat, so you are advice not to put your splint near or in humid area
  • Kindly not to use any ointment or lotion when applying splint

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