Thomas's splint
Thomas's splint (tom-ă-siz) n. a metal splint used for immobilizing a fractured lower limb, especially the femur. There is a ring at the hip, a cross-piece at the foot, and side-pieces for the attachment of material to support the leg. [ H. O. Thomas (1834–1931), British orthopaedic surgeon]
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