Bohler Braun Splint provides support for the lower leg in fractures of which region?

• A. For facial fracture
• B. For distal fibula fracture
• C. For upper leg fracture
• D. Supports the lower leg for fracture of proximal 3rd and middle 3rd of tibia-fibula

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that this splint is designed to immobilize the lower leg, specifically the tibia and fibula, to prevent movement at the fracture site. The Bohler-Braun splint runs along the back of the leg from just below the knee to the foot, providing rigid support to both bones. That makes it especially suitable for fractures in the proximal and middle thirds of the tibia and fibula, where stabilizing the entire length of the bone helps prevent displacement and reduces pain while awaiting definitive treatment.

It isn’t intended for facial injuries, upper leg (femur) fractures, or fractures limited to the distal fibula, since those scenarios require different immobilization approaches. So the best-fit description is immobilizing fractures of the proximal and middle thirds of the tibia and fibula.