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Another word for immobilize

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Verb

  1. To render powerless or motionless, as by inflicting severe injury

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    help

  2. To cause to cease regular activity

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    continue

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Sentence Examples

  • Casts are generally used to immobilize a broken bone.

  • Splinting is also used to immobilize an injured arm or leg immediately after an injury.

  • Splinting to immobilize a fracture can be done with or without traction.

  • The goal is to realign or immobilize the part or to relieve pressure on that particular area to promote healing and restore function.

  • A splint is often used to immobilize a dislocated joint while it heals.

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