Abstract: A method of splinting limbs of a patient by a single person and an elongated splint device, for use in the method. The splint device has a first track member and second and third elongated riding members movably held and positioned on the first track member. The riding members are freely movable on the first track member along a single longitudinal axis to obtain a proper length for splinting and a releasable locking mechanism is included to maintain the selected length. Two or more adjustable belt elements are removably connected to the riding member and serve to affix the splint device to a patient in a proper splinting position.

Abstract: A method of splinting limbs of a patient by a single person and an elongated splint device, for use in the method. The splint device has a first track member and second and third elongated riding members movably held and positioned on the first track member. The riding members are freely movable on the first track member along a single longitudinal axis to obtain a proper length for splinting and a releasable locking mechanism is included to maintain the selected length. Two or more adjustable belt elements are removably connected to the riding member and serve to affix the splint device to a patient in a proper splinting position.

Abstract: A device and method for the fixation, support traction, or restraint of limbs or body parts, into immobile positions with substantial prevention of movement from the immobile position. The device includes at least two fixation elements configured to be attached to different sites on a patient's body to hold the device on the patient's body wherein the fixation elements are maintained in a substantially fixed distance relation with respect to each other with an adjustable length connection element. The connection element is configured to be one of length adjustable or adjustably connected to the fixation elements to provide a desired distance between the fixation elements. The device is further configured to substantially lock the desired fixed distance against unwanted dislocation or change of position.