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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a splint" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a device that is used to support and immobilize a broken or injured limb.
Example: "After the accident, the doctor applied a splint to stabilize the fractured arm."
Alternatives: "a brace" or "a support device".
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He wore a splint.
His leg was put in a splint".
Seubert wore a splint Friday and did not practice.
If you break a leg, you get a splint.
Wright had a splint on the finger on Wednesday.
Both women described breaking a slat off a crib to make a splint.
He finds the frightened animal and makes a splint for its broken left hind leg.
Now it was wrapped in a splint of twigs and string.
Vonn used a splint on her hand and was second after the opening run.
Serena was in a splint for four weeks, which restricted one of her favorite activities.
We gave him a splint and, of course, we're taking things extra carefully now.
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