1. Doctors immobilized her wrist by putting it in a cast. 2. At first the wrist was immobilized in a cast and splint, and it still is tender. 3. Immobilizing the wrist is a delicate balance, doctors say. 4. In addition to being advised to immobilize the wrist, Garciaparra was given a regimen of medications, including anti-inflammatories. 5. At first, he hoped the injury would heal by immobilizing the wrist in a cast, but last week he indicated surgery was likely. 6. The brace is designed to immobilize the wrist and he expected to wear it only for another day. 7. The treatment plan now is rest, a removable cast to immobilize the wrist and medication to cut down inflammation. 8. The wrist was immobilized in a cast at first, then Garciaparra was fitted for a removable cast and began mobility exercises and light tossing and swinging. |