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What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Symptoms will vary, depending on the type of injury that requires the use of a splint. Splints are often used for injuries that involve the following symptoms:

deformity of a joint or bone

inability to move a joint

pain in a joint or bone

swelling in a joint or along a bone

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Melinda Murray Ratini, DO
Date Reviewed: 08/15/02

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