immobilization

nouns

fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing
"immobilization of the injured knee was necessary"
immobilisation, immobilization
is derived from
immobilize
the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement
"the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
immobilisation, immobilization, immobilizing
is derived from
immobilize