The Orthopedic Splint and Its Origins
Splints have been used since ancient times. With knowledge and technology, they have continually advanced. This manuscript summarizes the history of splints to elucidate how and why they have changed over time. With this knowledge, readers will be able to value the contributions of previous innovators and imagine future possibilities, and the world of orthopedics continues to evolve.
Authors
- Latha Ganti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7717-3864)
- Ananya Surabhi
- Rohan Surabhi
Institutions
- John Brown University (US)
- Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orthopedic Reviews
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.137673
- Primary Topic
- History of Medicine Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00