Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In orthopedic medicine, traction refers to the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the skeletal system. There are two types of traction: skin traction and skele...
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Bryant's traction: Traction applied to the lower leg with the force pulling vertically, employed especially in fractures of the femur in infants and young children. Also known as: Bryant's extension. ... Sir Thomas Bryant;
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Sir Thomas Bryant: British surgeon, born May 26, 1828, Kennington; died December 30, 1914. Associated with: Bryant's sign (Sir Thomas Bryant),Bryant's traction,Bryant's triangle ... Bryant's sign (Sir Thomas Bryant); A sign in dislocation of the shoulder. Bryant's traction; Traction applied to the lower leg with the...
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Your child has been placed in a type of traction called "Modified Bryant's Traction" It is used mainly to help reduce congenital hip dislocation. When your child is lying on his back, the traction holds the legs upright and the weight on the traction gently stretches your child's leg.
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• Pelvic Traction Skin traction, pelvis separation, barely off bed.. Iliac crest ... • Bryant’s Traction Skin traction,femur in sm children, hip joints in under 2 yo & under 30 lbs, buttocks just clear bed...
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A modification of Bryant's traction that may decrease the risk of neurological and vascular complications in the treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft in children is described.
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Definition and other additional information on Bryants traction from Biology-Online.org dictionary. ... traction upon the lower limb placed vertically, employed especially in fractures of the femur in children.Usually applied to fracture of hip and femur among 3 years old and below.
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Traction Types ... Bryant's or Gallows traction ... Perkins traction...
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