concept   immobilize
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, it is common medical practice to immobilize injured body parts with splints or braces.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 immobilize United States Using a wheelchair to help someone immobilized due to injury or disability is common. 1
2 immobilize United States Immobilize may involve the use of splints or braces to restrict movement of injured body parts. 1
3 immobilize United States Applying a cast or splint to immobilize a broken bone or joint is a common medical practice. 1