A Splint is a medical item which is used to heal a Broken Leg. Both leg injuries can be caused by falling from a high point, thereby suffering fall damage. Fall damage can be avoided by landing on a Hay Bale, or by landing in water sources which are at least 2 blocks deep. A hit to the legs by a Zombie can also cause Broken Leg.
The Splint helps only against a Broken Leg or Sprained Leg. After the splint is applied, depending on if it was a sprained or broken leg it will take varied amount of time to heal, sprained taking as little as 40 minutes real time, and broken being 72 hours in-game time.
The Splint cures Sprains if the player has level 1 of Physician.
A Splint may may be found on a Plagued Nurse or in a pill case in generated structures such as Hospitals. It is also easy to craft a Splint.