Petra Kvitova

I found out how I missed tennis through the period I didn't play. It was a difficult time to watch girls playing on the TV, me sitting on the sofa with the hand in a splint. I find out then how I love this sport.

Czechoslovakian Athlete

Primarily used in a medical setting to describe stabilizing injured body parts.

Medical Context

A splint is often a temporary fix until a more permanent treatment, like a cast.

Temporary Solution

A splint restricts movement to aid healing, it doesn't merely cushion or cover the area.

Immobilization

Splinting is a common first-aid measure after fracturing a bone.

First Aid

When splinting, be gentle to avoid further injury.

Careful Handling

In serious injuries, professionals should apply the splint to prevent complications.

Professional Assistance

Used for creating a support structure not necessarily associated with injuries.

Supportive Use

Can refer to a simple solution for a variety of non-medical support needs.

Everyday Problems

While traditionally made of wood, splints can be made of various materials.

Not Just Wood

 with a bird in hand and they've gone to a great deal of trouble to find us they take off half the day to to rescue this bird they often have to hold it for a splint to be made because we don't have enough people here and they always say oh thank you thank you thank you we have to turn and say thank you for caring

Life and Death in a Bird...

 and she would cross the fingers on that hand. So the therapist said we should devise a splint, which would rob my kid of the ability to actually use those fingers, but it would at least force them into some position that looked normal. In that first year, I was starting to realize a few things.