Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Traction

The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)

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The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Traction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014143. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014143
  2. Traction. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(orthopedics)
  3. Traction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1385001