A splint is used to immobilise a break (in an arm or leg for example). The splint should be long enough to stop the break moving once it's in place. Simply place the splint alongside the affected limb, and secure it in place with a bandage over the whole length.
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Answering "How long should you need to keep a splint on a broken finger?"
If they have a splint on they should not go swimming in the firstplace. If they havent been to a doctor they need to go and if they have and the doctor splint it they should be resting not swimming.
A splint is used to immobilise a break (in an arm or leg for example). The splint should be long enough to stop the break moving once it's in place. Simply place the splint alongside the affected limb, and secure it in place with a bandage over the whole length.
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A wooden splint should not be soft or flexible or it is not going to work.
A splint is long enough that it will go far enough past the break on both sides to allow you to secure it. Giving an exact measurement isn't a good thing because all splints are different - a splint for a broken finger is quite a bit shorter than a splint for a broken leg.
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There are a few things to do for effective shin splint treatments. They would include rest, putting ice on the splint, compression, and of course exercise.
If the splint is applied correctly, no further immobilization techniques are required. The splint should be tied at at least 6 different areas. the splint should also be padded.
When a joint is in a splint it should be immobilized for the amount of time that a physician tells you. The splint allows the injured joint to heal properly.
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