Splints and Braces Quiz

To immobilize a body part (correct)

To aid in post-operative exercises

To support an injured area

To provide flexibility to a fractured body part

There is no difference between splints and braces

Splints provide more rigid support than braces

Splints are primarily used for post-operative support

Braces are more commonly used to immobilize body parts (correct)

To promote flexibility in the injured area

To allow for partial movement of the fractured body part

To provide immediate post-operative support (correct)

There is no advantage to using a splint over a brace