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When is splinting a foot injury really necessary?
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Injury: This would entirely depend on what the injury is. Usually the purpose of the splint is to immobilize the foot to allow parts of it to rest by restricting motion.
Answered 7/11/2012
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Several times: If trauma has taken place or injury where the foot is severely swollen or weak and there is difficulty walking or putting weight on the foot.
Answered 7/13/2012
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