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Immobilization (Noun)

Fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Immobilization of the injured knee was necessary to prevent further strain on the damaged ligaments.
Doctors often use immobilization to allow broken bones to heal properly by keeping them still in a cast.
The patient required immobilization of her broken arm to allow the fracture to mend correctly.
Immobilization techniques are used in physical therapy to allow injured joints or tendons to recover from injury or surgery.
Temporary immobilization can be achieved using a splint or a sling, but sometimes a more permanent solution like a cast is needed.

The act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team".