Fractures are usually immobilised by plaster cast, nails, wires, plates and screws and special nail and plates for hip fractures. The site and type of fracture will determine the type of materials used for immobilisation.
plaster of Paris casts are used for immobilization. Braces are useful as they often allow movement above and below a fracture site. Treatments for stress fractures include rest and decreasing or stopping any activity that causes or increases pain
what is the importance of immobilizing a fracture
swath
A splint and sling are what immobilize the extremity.
What is used to immobilized the extremity after a fracture has being splinted and an sling apply
Swathe
Swathe
A Swathe
Swathe
Swathe
Swathe
It is called a swath or binder.
Most often a cast or a boot is used.
Rarely