ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPLINT
From Middle Low German splinte; related to Middle Dutch splinte splint, Old High German spaltan to split.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SPLINT
PRESENT
Present
I splint
you splint
he/she/it splints
we splint
you splint
they splint
Present continuous
I am splinting
you are splinting
he/she/it is splinting
we are splinting
you are splinting
they are splinting
Present perfect
I have splinted
you have splinted
he/she/it has splinted
we have splinted
you have splinted
they have splinted
Present perfect continuous
I have been splinting
you have been splinting
he/she/it has been splinting
we have been splinting
you have been splinting
they have been splinting
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I splinted
you splinted
he/she/it splinted
we splinted
you splinted
they splinted
Past continuous
I was splinting
you were splinting
he/she/it was splinting
we were splinting
you were splinting
they were splinting
Past perfect
I had splinted
you had splinted
he/she/it had splinted
we had splinted
you had splinted
they had splinted
Past perfect continuous
I had been splinting
you had been splinting
he/she/it had been splinting
we had been splinting
you had been splinting
they had been splinting
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will splint
you will splint
he/she/it will splint
we will splint
you will splint
they will splint
Future continuous
I will be splinting
you will be splinting
he/she/it will be splinting
we will be splinting
you will be splinting
they will be splinting
Future perfect
I will have splinted
you will have splinted
he/she/it will have splinted
we will have splinted
you will have splinted
they will have splinted
Future perfect continuous
I will have been splinting
you will have been splinting
he/she/it will have been splinting
we will have been splinting
you will have been splinting
they will have been splinting
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would splint
you would splint
he/she/it would splint
we would splint
you would splint
they would splint
Conditional continuous
I would be splinting
you would be splinting
he/she/it would be splinting
we would be splinting
you would be splinting
they would be splinting
Conditional perfect
I would have splint
you would have splint
he/she/it would have splint
we would have splint
you would have splint
they would have splint
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been splinting
you would have been splinting
he/she/it would have been splinting
we would have been splinting
you would have been splinting
they would have been splinting
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you splint
we let´s splint
you splint
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
splinting
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPLINT»
Discover the use of
splint in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
splint and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Guide to Chair Caning: Restoring Cane, Rush, ...
Discusses the fundamental tools, materials, and techniques for weaving cane and explains how to repair the seats of cane chairs, offering five detailed chair-making projects, including a traditional splint-caned porch rocker and a chair ...
2
Adult Orthopaedic Nursing
Figure 5-27 A simpler form of dorsal extension block splinting, made with two
pieces of padded aluminum splint material bent to prevent extension at a
predetermined level (A) and to allow flexion of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP)
joint (B).
Delores Christina Schoen, 2000
3
Emergency Procedures and Techniques
Dorsal Distal Phalanx Splint Avulsion fractures involving the extensor tendon
attachment to the distal phalanx can be treated in the emergency center with a
dorsal extension splint applied over the dorsal surface of the distal inter-
phalangeal ...
Robert Rutha Simon, Barry E. Brenner, 2002
4
Emergency Care: A Textbook for Paramedics
Once the splint is applied, the patient should be rechecked – specifically, the
pulses in the limb and the distal sensation must be noted and recorded. Always
check the pulses distal to an injury Some box splints have a side pocket and a
long ...
Ian Greaves, Keith Porter, Timothy J. Hodgetts, 2006
5
Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction
Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A. Trombly Latham. A 2/3 length of forearm ft Q
2/3 length of forearm Figure 17-11 Patterns. A. Resting splint. B. Hand-based
thumb splint. C Dorsal wrist splint. Figure 17-14 Transferring the pattern to ...
Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A. Trombly Latham, 2008
6
First Aid, CPR, and AED
Buddy splint Figure 16-1 Examples of splints. A rigid splint is an inflexible device
attached to an extremity to maintain stability. It can be a padded board, a piece of
heavy cardboard, or a SAM splint molded to fit the extremity. Whatever its ...
Alton L. Thygerson, Benjamin Gulli, Jon R. Krohmer, 2007
7
Hand Function in the Child: Foundations for Remediation
Other goals for a positional splint include enabling or improving existing function,
augmenting the benefits of therapy, and substituting for weak or absent muscles.
Functional splinting may be used to hold or adapt eating or writing instruments, ...
Anne Henderson, Charlane Pehoski, 2006
8
Splinting the Hand and Upper Extremity: Principles and Process
A dorsal strap may be placed just proximal to the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint to
prevent splint migration (Fig. 21-6). Wrist immobilization splints may be used to
provide protection to the flaccid wrist during functional activities. A dorsal design
...
MaryLynn A. Jacobs, Noelle Austin, Noelle M. Austin, 2003
9
Lippincott's Nursing Procedures
Splint application By immobilizing the site of an injury, a splint alleviates pain and
allows the injury to heal in proper alignment. It also minimizes possible
complications, such as excessive bleeding into tissues, restricted blood flow
caused by ...
10
The OTA's Guide to Writing SOAP Notes
Date: 9/21/06 Time: 1:00 PM Occupational Therapy Note S: Client states that the
splint he was issued last session is not causing any problems. Client also
reported that he wore splint "all day at work" for the past 3 days. O: Client seen in
OT ...
Sherry Borcherding, Marie J. Morreale, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPLINT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
splint is used in the context of the following news items.
Highland Chiropractic Announces Treatment for Shin Splints
LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highland Chiropractic announced that the practice is now offering treatment for shin splints. «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
Wilderness Bike Crash Survivor Made Splint From iPhone Charger
A former U.S. Navy SEAL who crashed his dirt bike down an Oregon ravine says he survived 24 hours by using his iPhone charger to make a splint for his ... «NBCNews.com, Jun 15»
There Was No Viagra In 1918. But There Was This Penis Splint.
It's not clear whether this nightmarish penile splint was ever manufactured — but you have to love the baroque logic of combining a cock ring, an open condom ... «Gizmodo Australia, May 15»
3D Printing Saves 3 Babies' Lives Thanks to Medical Breakthrough
This week, researchers published results showing that Ian and two other babies' lives have been saved by airway splints along with tests showing that Kaiba, ... «People Magazine, Apr 15»
3D-printed airway splint saves three babies from imminent death
That might soon change, however, as researchers were able to cure three babies of a life-threatening breathing condition thanks to a 3D-printed splint installed ... «The Verge, Apr 15»
3D Printing Used To Create 4D Airway Splint, Saving Three Babies …
The University of Michigan developed the hollow splint, which is sewn into airways and provides a porous scaffolding supporting the natural airway. The tubes ... «Tech Times, Apr 15»
Mets injury news: Jerry Blevins will be in splint for six weeks
The Mets announced on Monday that Jerry Blevins will be in a splint for six weeks due to the fractured forearm he suffered during Sunday's game. Blevins ... «Rising Apple, Apr 15»
Wobbly chick Roley gets leg splints to help her walk
But after closer examination revealed she had damaged both legs breaking out of her egg, she has now been fitted with leg splints to keep her from falling over. «BBC News, Apr 15»
A Closer Look at Knifed Ambassador's Futuristic Hand Brace
Recovering U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert has ditched his old-fashioned splint in favor of a custom-made exoskeletal version that helps him open his hand amid ... «ABC News, Apr 15»
Baby Thrives Once 3-D-Printed Windpipe Helps Him Breathe
Then the Petersons heard about some doctors at the University of Michigan who were using 3-D printers to custom-make tiny devices they call "splints" to prop ... «NPR, Dec 14»
