Splint (medicine)
![An Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) is a type of splint used to support the foot and ankle.](/Images/godic/202502/20/Ankle_foot_orthosis_splint1033.JPG")
![Capener finger splint](/Images/godic/202502/20/Deroyal_splint-cropped1033.jpg")
![Illustration of an Ankle Stirrup Splint](/Images/godic/202502/20/Blausen_0036_AnkleStirrupSplint1033.png")
A splint is a device used for support or immobilization of a limb or the spine. It can be used in multiple situations, including temporary immobilization of potentially broken bones or damaged joints and support for joints during activity.