splint

Example Sentences

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“It wasn’t pleasant. It wasn’t great. We’ll see what it is,” said Stafford, who was not wearing a brace or splint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

In an interview for Saga magazine, he revealed he was still recovering from the experience, with his neck in a brace and right hand in a splint.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

The shelter found specialists in Iowa who were able to splint Lola-Pearl’s legs as an attempt to save them, but they decided her left hind leg needed to be amputated.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023

A procedure called arthrodesis will be attempted, which essentially makes the affected area immobile, much like if you were to put a permanent splint or cast on a person.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2023

He made a splint for his goat’s leg, and he bandaged it up.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman