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Making a Pillow Splint

By Rod Brouhard, About.com

Updated December 31, 2006

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Position the Pillow

Position a pillow under an injured foot

Position a pillow under an injured ankle

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Put the pillow under the injured ankle. Make sure the pillow reaches from the lower leg to the foot. It's important to immobilize the bones above and below the injury.
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