Question

The specialised device Splint was designed by ______ to stabilise and immobilise the injured lower limb(s).

Answer 1

The specialised device Splint was designed by Hugh Owen Thomas to stabilise and immobilise the injured lower limb(s).

Explanation:

Hugh Owen Thomas created the Thomas splint in 1875. The long leg splint stretches from the hip to the foot, providing traction for fractured legs during emergency and transportation. Thomas's splint consists of two iron rods linked by an oval or half-ring at the upper end and bending at the lower end to form a W shape. It supports the lower limb and transfers weight from the knee joint to the pelvis.