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TRACTION IN ORTHOPEDIC

TRACTION . Traction treatment involves the use of puling force to a part of the body to overcome muscle spasm, shortening and some time the effect of gravity . TRACTION. As well as acting on limbs, traction can be applied to the pelvis and spine. . TRACTION. By controlling movement of the injured

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TRACTION IN ORTHOPEDIC

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    1. TRACTION IN ORTHOPEDIC BY DR. TARIF AL-AKHRAS

    2. TRACTION Traction treatment involves the use of puling force to a part of the body to overcome muscle spasm, shortening and some time the effect of gravity

    3. TRACTION As well as acting on limbs, traction can be applied to the pelvis and spine.

    4. TRACTION By controlling movement of the injured part, traction enables bone and soft tissue to heal and can be used as a method of treatment.

    5. TRACTION It is used for : Restoring and maintaining of bone alignment following fracture. Resting inflamed joint and maintaining them in functional position. Gradually correcting deformity due to contracted soft tissue. Relieving pain due to muscle spasm.

    6. TRACTION TYPE OF TRACTION : Manual traction Skin traction Skeletal traction Traction by gravity

    7. TRACTION Manual traction Exerted directly when the physician pulls on the part during manipulation to obtain closed reduction of a fracture or dislocation.

    8. TRACTION SKIN TRACTION UTTILIZED In children In temporary management in adult ( femoral fracture or dislocation )

    9. TRACTION Contraindication to skin traction Pre-existing health problem which predisposes the skin to damage and poor healing (DM, varicose ulcers and use steroid drug). Any wounds, sores or rush in the area where traction to be applied. Marked swelling in the area. A history of hypersensitive skin. Any suspicion of circulation prplem.

    10. TRACTION Advantages of skin traction Easy to apply No hazard of bone infection or epiphyseal plate injury

    11. TRACTION Different type of skin traction

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