Splint

From: civilwarvirtualmuseum.org

Wooden leg splints like this one were used to set fractured legs; carved out of wood, the splint contained padding and an opening to protect the knee and knee cap to make the leg more stable. A variety of splints were also designed for use on arms.

Image Courtesy Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield; WICR 30576

Posted in: Civil War Medical Instruments and Supplies