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A method and apparatus for supporting a body part utilizes an external splint to form a brace. The splint includes an elongated sheath connected and an elongated support piece placed in the interior of the sheath. The support piece is formed of a stiff material and is shorter that the sheath in length so that it can move relative to the sheath. The support piece is preferably formed of a composite material. One or more splints may be used to form a brace. Here, a mounting piece secures the splint(s) and mounts on the body part. A casing may be used over the brace. Alternatively, the splints can be formed in the casing. The method then involves the steps of supporting the body part with the splint(s) and brace described above.
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