Immobilization
Immobilization
Immobilization (/ɪˌmoʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/) refers to the act of limiting movement or making something incapable of moving. The term is often used in the medical field, particularly in orthopedics, emergency medicine, and physical therapy.
Etymology
The term "immobilization" is derived from the Latin word "immobilis", which means "motionless". It is a combination of the prefix "im-", meaning "not", and "mobilis", meaning "movable".
Medical Context
In a medical context, immobilization is often used to prevent movement of a body part to allow for proper healing, especially in cases of fractures, dislocations, or severe sprains. This is typically achieved through the use of devices such as casts, splints, or braces.
Related Terms
- Cast: A hard protective shell applied to protect a broken or fractured bone while it heals.
- Splint: A device used to support and immobilize a body part.
- Brace: A device used to restrict or assist body movement.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Emergency medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.
- Physical therapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Immobilization
- Wikipedia's article - Immobilization
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