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Dorsal blocking splint
A splint constructed on the back of the hand to inhibit full extension of one or more of the finger joints and/or the wrist.
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Cylinder splint
A splint constructed around an injured bone to reduce the potential for flexion contractures.
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Cock-up splint
A static splint designed to maintain the wrist in either extension or flexion.
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Coaptation splint
A small splint adjusted about a fractured part to prevent overriding of the fragments of bones; usually covered by a longer splint for fixation of entire section.
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Carter’s intranasal splint
A steel bridge with wings connected by a hinge; used for operation of a depressed nasal bridge.
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Cabot’s splint
A splint composed of a metal structure placed posterior to the thigh and leg.
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Box splint
A splint used for fracture below the knee.
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Bowlby’s splint
A splint used for fracture of the shaft of the humerus.
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Bond’s splint
A splint used for fracture of the lower end of the radius.
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Bavarian splint
An immovable dressing in which the plaster is applied between two layers of flannel.
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