Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Splints

Rigid or flexible appliances that are used to maintain a displaced or movable part in position, or to maintain the position of and protect an injured part.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Rigid or flexible appliances that are used to maintain a displaced or movable part in position, or to maintain the position of and protect an injured part.

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Synonyms

17 entry terms
  • Splint
  • Dynamic Orthoses
  • Dynamic Splint
  • Dynamic Splinting
  • Dynamic Splints
  • Static Orthoses
  • Static Splint
  • Static Splinting
  • Static Splints
  • Dynamic Splintings
  • Splint, Dynamic
  • Splint, Static
  • Splinting, Dynamic
  • Splinting, Static
  • Splints, Dynamic
  • Splints, Static
  • Static Orthose

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  1. E07w.858.442.660.430w.750w
  2. E07w.858.690.725.430w.750w

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WE 26

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Splints. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013165. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013165
  2. Splints. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splint_(medicine)
  3. Splints. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1992685