1771 J. Aitken 155 The side-splints fix to the heel of the boot.
1876 9 73 I then applied a well-padded side-splint with foot-piece to the inner side of the leg.
2008 L. Mercier (ed. 6) xi. 219/1 Side splints of plaster or fiberglass can be added and secured in place with elastic bandage.