Splints are most commonly used for immobilization of the dog leg joint. (dog-health-handbook.com)
Also, the methodology allows measuring biochemical reactions far from the surface, avoiding one of the main limitations of classic SM methods, i.e., the need for immobilization of the molecules under study on a surface (glass slide or microspheres). (lens.unifi.it)
For a partial rupture, complete rest of the shoulder by immobilization in a sling or similar is usually recommended by a doctor. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)