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Splint armour (also splinted armour, splint armor, or splinted armor) is armour consisting of strips of metal ("splints") attached to a cloth or leather backing. It is most commonly found as limb armour such as greaves or vambraces.
Mail and plate armour (plated mail, plated chainmail, splinted mail/chainmail) is a type of mail with embedded plates. Armour of this type has been used in the Middle East, North Africa, Ottoman Empire, Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Central Asia, Greater Iran, India, Eastern Europe, and Nusantara.
Plate armour is a historical type of personal body armour made from bronze, iron, or steel plates, culminating in the iconic suit of armour entirely encasing the wearer.
Apr 1, 2002 · Purposes of splinting are analyzed and listed according to frequency of citation in splint manuals and books, and a historical review of splinting practice describes splints, events, and persons who influenced the evolution of splinting from the time of Hippocrates through the 20th century.
- Elaine Ewing Fess
- 2002
Sep 5, 2022 · Splint armour (also splinted armour, splint armor, or splinted armor) is armour consisting of strips of metal ("splints") attached to a cloth or leather backing. It is most commonly found as limb armour such as greaves or vambraces.
At the beginning of 14 th century, the early form of greave evolved into a more anatomical shape, and diverges into single plate greaves (which later on turned into fully encased greaves) and “splint armor” greaves (which will not be covered in this essay) .
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Jul 12, 2024 · Splinting plays a major role in the management of musculoskeletal injuries, including treatment of overuse and soft tissue injuries (eg, tendonitis and sprains), as well as for traumatic injuries like extremity fractures and joint dislocations.
