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What is the primary purpose of using a splint?
What is the primary purpose of using a splint?
- 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
How does the use of splints differ from braces?
How does the use of splints differ from braces?
- 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)
Why might one choose to use a splint instead of a brace?
Why might one choose to use a splint instead of a brace?
- 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
