Another word for immobilize | Synonyms for immobilize

Another word for immobilize

verb

To render powerless or motionless, as by inflicting severe injury:
cripple, disable, incapacitate, knock out, paralyze. Idiom: put out of action (or commission). See help
To cause to cease regular activity:
idle, stop, tie up. Idiom: bring to a screeching halt. See continue

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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.
Splint-A thin piece of rigid or flexible material that is used to restrain, support, or immobilize a part of the body while healing takes place.
The goal is to realign or immobilize the part or to relieve pressure on that particular area to promote healing and restore function.

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