APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to keep an injured body part from moving and to protect it from any further damage. Splinting is often used to stabilize a broken bone while the injured person is taken to the hospital for more advanced treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Casts are the most common way to immobilize a fracture. A cast is placed on the arm or leg after your doctor has aligned it properly. The cast prevents the fractured bone from moving, keeping it in place so that the broken spaces will rejoin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Splints are placed to immobilize musculoskeletal injuries, support healing, and to prevent further damage. The indications for splinting are broad, but commonly include: Temporary stabilization of acute fractures, sprains, or strains before further evaluation or definitive operative management.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rigid Splint: Any rigid object, such as wood or plastic boards, broomstick, book or a rolled-out newspapers, which can be used to splint a fractured arm or leg. Flexible Splint: Any flexible object, like a pillow or a bed sheet with several folds. This type is used for foot, ankle and joint fractures.

Detailed explanation-5: -If a fracture or dislocation is suspected, a splint should be placed-this will stabilize the injury for patient transport, preventing further skeletal, neurologic, and soft tissue damage.