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This document summarizes upper and lower extremity traction techniques used in orthopedics. It describes different types of skin and skeletal traction, including common sites for skeletal pin placement. Complications of traction such as infection, pin migration, and joint stiffness are outlined. Specific traction methods are explained for treating fractures of the forearm, humerus, femur, and acetabulum. Traction is generally used when surgery is not possible or for immobilization prior to surgery.
- Author
- Nurul Fitrawati Ridwan
- Language
- EN