Hat Tip:
to 'Rick1', over at EHP-D:
Survival Skills: How to Make Splints And Crutches
https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2013/07/survival-skills-splints-and-crutches/
The loss of mobility from an injured foot or leg can be a dangerous proposition in a backwoods emergency. When you can no longer hike back to your truck, or walk back to a road, you are in real trouble, especially if you are by yourself. It’s times like these when your field medicine skills prove to be a great investment in self preservation.
(SNIP) ... While someone trained in medicine should handle the splinting duties, anyone with a basic knowledge can do a passable job, even on themselves. ... (SNIP) ...Once you’re done with the splint, it’s time to think about a crutch.
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