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How to Splint a Foot

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Updated December 31, 2006

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Ice the Break
Leg splint with ice

Put an ice pack on the injury to reduce swelling

© Rod Brouhard
Put an ice pack over the break to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Do not leave ice on any injury longer than 20 minutes.
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