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Lower Extremity Fractures


Figures 4-17 through 4-22 show how to apply splints to immobilize fractures of the lower extremities. Although padding is not visible in some of the figures, it is preferable to apply padding along the injured part for the length of the splint and especially where it touches any bony parts of the body.

Drawing of a person with a board as a splint for their leg

Drawing of the leg in a splint using a board

Drawing of a man with his leg in a board splint

Drawing of a leg in a splint using a stick

Drawing of a man with his leg in a splint which is made of poles wrapped in blankets

Drawing of a leg in a splint using the other leg















Index Index

Introduction
Kinds of Fractures
Signs/Symptoms of Fractures
Purposes of Immobilizing Fractures
Splints, Padding, Bandages, Slings, and Swathes
Procedures for Splinting Suspected Fractures
Upper Extremity Fractures
Lower Extremity Fractures
Jaw, Collarbone, and Shoulder Fractures
Spinal Column Fractures
Neck Fractures
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