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Zimmerman Traction Handbook

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Purpose of Traction   show
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Traction Set Up Must:   show
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Difference Between Traction and Suspension?Set Up can be one or both:   show
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show the resistance of the body to move in the direction of the forces exerted by a traction device, (built into each setup by utilizing pt's body weight) ALWAYS a considertation  
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3 Basic Types of Traction   show
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show Hands used to exert pulling force on bone which is to be realigned(Reserved for very stable fractures or disolcations prior to splinting or immobiliazation.(May be used prior to other skin or skeletal tractions or surgical reduction)  
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show Employs tape, mole skin etc applied directly to skinTraction boots for leg traction and pelvic belts for spine part of this categoryIndicated for: Kids fx or adult minor ones - mod amt pull for short time  
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Skin Traction Contraindications   show
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show Applies tractive force directly to bone using pins, wires, screws and tongs or halosAllows use of up to 20-30 lbsExerts longitudinal pull & controls rotationAdv: unstable fragmented fractues & overcoming muscle force  
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