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In order to immobilize a joint, where should you place a splint?

Above and below the joint

To immobilize a joint effectively, a splint should be placed above and below the joint to stabilize both surrounding areas. This approach prevents movement in the joint and helps protect it from further injury.

Placing a splint only above the joint would not provide adequate support or immobilization to the affected area; a splint below is also necessary to ensure that any motion in the joint is restricted. Simply placing the splint below the joint would likewise fail to achieve full immobilization. On both sides of the joint is a useful technique in some situations, particularly when addressing fractures, but it doesn't specifically address the need for stability both above and below the joint as the most effective method for general joint immobilization.

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Only below the joint

Only above the joint

On both sides of the joint

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