Bars function to connect the over denture to the splinted abutments. She managed to stem the bleeding and splinted his pelvis. Finally, patient was treated with bone grafting surgery and splinted for three weeks. Hardened leather and splinted construction were used for arm and leg pieces. Mudd splinted Booth's leg, and gave him a shoe to wear. Afterwards, the splinted ear is affixed to the side of the head with adhesive tape. After reduction the leg is generally splinted in a straight position for a few weeks. He has a splinted leg and has been a farmer since high school.