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The Thomas splint traction is a splinting device that uses straps around the pelvis and a metal rod along the limb to mimic bone stability and apply traction to reduce pain and complications from long bone fractures of the leg. It was introduced in 1875 by Hugh Owen Thomas and uses fixed traction against the perineum to realign fractured femurs or tibias and fibulas while minimizing injury from traumatic events.
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