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Immobilization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bivalved cast | a cast that is cut into two pieces lengthwise from either a body or a cylinder cast |
| Body cast | a larger form of a cylinder cast and encircles an arm or leg and leaves the toes or fingers exposed |
| Braces | custom-made or custom-fitted devices designed to support weakened structures |
| Cast | a rigid mold placed around an injured body part after it has been restored to correct the anatomic alignment |
| Cervical collar | a foam or rigid splint placed around the neck |
| Compartment syndrome | occurs when there is swelling within fascia that does not expand |
| Cylinder cast | most common type of cast, encircles an arm or leg and leaves the toes or fingers exposed |
| External fixator | a metal device inserted into and through one or more broken bones to stabilize fragments |
| Functional braces | braces that provide stability for an unstable joint |
| Immobilizers | commercial splints made from cloth and foam and held in place by adjustable hook and loop tape (such as velcro) straps |
| Inflatable splints (pneumatic) | immobilizing devices that become rigid when filled with air |
| Manual traction | pulling on the body using a person's hands and muscular strength |
| Molded splints | orthotic devices made of rigid materials and are used for chronic injuries accompanied by inflammation |
| Orthoses | orthopedic devices that support or align a body part and prevent or correct deformities |
| Petals | strips of adhesive tape or moleskin for the purpose of reducing skin irritation from the rough edges of a cast |
| Pin site | the location where pins, wires, or tongs enter or exit the skin |
| Pneumatic splints (inflatable) | immobilizing devices that become rigid when filled with air |
| Prophylactic braces | braces used to prevent or reduce the severity of a joint injury |
| Rehabilitative braces | braces that allow protected motion of an injured joint that has been treated operatively |
| Skeletal traction | pull exerted directly on the skeletal system by attaching wires, pins, or tongs into or through a bone |
| Skin traction | a pulling effect on the skeletal system by applying devices to the skin, such as a pelvic belt and a cervical halter |
| Sling | a cloth device used to elevate, cradle, and support parts of the body |
| Spica cast | cast that encircles one or both arms or legs and the chest or trunk |
| Splint | a device that immobilizes and protects an injured body part |
| Traction | a pulling effect exerted on a part of the skeletal system |
| Traction splints | metal devices that immobilize and pull on contracted muscles |
| Window | square of plaster removed from a cast that provides an area for inspecting or treating underlying tissue |
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Jessica Venyke
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