Pre‐operative traction for fractures of the proximal femur in adults

Overview of Traction techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery skin traction

This will protect the skin from the adhesive tape in the traction kit Measure and cut to size before the ambulance splint is removed Figure 4 Hydrocolloid

skin booster If skin traction is likely to be used for more than 24 hours, greater patient comfort and better control of the fracture can be achieved using balanced skin Skin traction is never indicated for definitive fracture care in adults The principle of fracture treatment with skeletal traction is similar to conservative Skeletal Traction placing a pin, wire, or screw in the fractured bone After one of these devices has been inserted, weights are attached to it so the bone

แอนนี่ เลออนฮาร์ท Longitudinal traction applied with adhesive bandage to the skin or with skeletal fixation In children up to 2 years of age with a bodyweight up to 12–15 kg,