You are in Medical Library . Causes Splints can be used for many different injuries. Any time there is a broken bone , stabilizing the area is important.
Symptoms See the information about fractures and dislocation .
The object of a splint is to protect a wounded body part from further damage until you get medical help. Always check the victim's circulation after the injured body part has been immobilized. Commercial splints are often used to immobilize a body part in the treatment of various disorders. 1. Care for all wounds first before applying a splint. An injury needs to be splinted in the position in which it was found.