| However, if the discomfort localizes over the navicular bone, further immobilization or surgical intervention may be indicated. |
| Concentrating all our energies on one physical act, our obsession results in temporary immobilization. |
| Nondisplaced fractures of the base of the metacarpals are treated with immobilization in a short arm cast. |
| It has been given preference to external fixation as means of fracture immobilization, and transcortical pins and fiberglass cast have been used. |
| During the immobilization of a fracture, all nonimmobilized parts must be moved to avoid stiffness, muscle atrophy and joint contractures. |
| Well-known covalent immobilization involves the formation of disulfide, imine, or amide bonds. |
