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Object Name |
Finger Splint |
Object ID |
2004.560.01.01 |
Date |
About 1960 |
Description |
U-shaped metal with diamond shaped holes. Flexible. |
Dimension Details |
3x7x2.5 |
Materials |
Metal |
Manufacturer |
Manufacturer Label: Zimmer Mfg. Co. Warsaw Ind. |
Inscription Type |
Other Markings |
Inscription Text |
No. 17 S 3. |
MeSH Search Terms |
Surgical Procedures, Operative Orthopedic Procedures Fracture Fixation / Instrumentation |
Related Publications |
P2004-560 |
Research Notes |
A splint is broadly defined as a material used to restrict motion in a part of the body, and this one is specifically designed for use on a finger. Splints come in many shapes and materials, and while this one is made of metal, a splint could be made of wood, plaster, or even fabric or tape. With evidence of splints dating back to ancient Egypt, they have been used throughout medical history to help in wound healing, stabilizing joints, keeping inflammation in check, and more. |