In some cases,instead of a cast, a splint made of plastic or metal will be secured over the area to restrict movement.

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We talked about the artificial hip which is a modern precursor of the splint I talked about before.

我们之前说到的人造髋关节,就是由固定腿部的夹板衍生而来

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