Splints

"Splints" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Rigid or flexible appliances used to maintain in position a displaced or movable part or to keep in place and protect an injured part. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Descriptor ID	D013165
MeSH Number(s)	E07.858.442.660.430.750 E07.858.690.725.430.750
Concept/Terms	Splints Splints Splint

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Splints".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Surgical Equipment [E07.858]
Orthopedic Equipment [E07.858.442]
Orthopedic Fixation Devices [E07.858.442.660]
External Fixators [E07.858.442.660.430]
Splints [E07.858.442.660.430.750]
Surgical Fixation Devices [E07.858.690]
Orthopedic Fixation Devices [E07.858.690.725]
External Fixators [E07.858.690.725.430]
Splints [E07.858.690.725.430.750]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Splints".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Splints".

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