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What is the main purpose of applying traction?
What is the main purpose of applying traction?
- Reduce muscle spasm
- Correct deformities (correct)
- Relieve joint pain
- Increase blood circulation
Which type of traction requires the placement of tongs, pins, or screws into the bone?
Which type of traction requires the placement of tongs, pins, or screws into the bone?
- Skin traction
- Cervical skeletal traction
- Manual traction
- Skeletal traction (correct)
What is the recommended position for the patient during traction?
What is the recommended position for the patient during traction?
- Lateral
- Supine (correct)
- Fowler's position
- Prone
What is a key principle to follow when applying traction?
What is a key principle to follow when applying traction?
Which type of skeletal traction is performed when more pulling force is needed?
Which type of skeletal traction is performed when more pulling force is needed?
Why are Gardner-Wells tongs commonly used in Cervical Skeletal Traction?
Why are Gardner-Wells tongs commonly used in Cervical Skeletal Traction?
What is the purpose of femoral traction in the context provided?
What is the purpose of femoral traction in the context provided?
When is Perkin's traction typically used?
When is Perkin's traction typically used?
What is the role of the Denham pin in traction procedures?
What is the role of the Denham pin in traction procedures?
In femoral traction, when would lateral traction be preferred over upper femoral traction?
In femoral traction, when would lateral traction be preferred over upper femoral traction?
What distinguishes Perkin's traction from other types of traction methods described?
What distinguishes Perkin's traction from other types of traction methods described?
Where is the pin inserted for distal tibial traction?
Where is the pin inserted for distal tibial traction?
What should be avoided when performing distal tibial traction to prevent complications?
What should be avoided when performing distal tibial traction to prevent complications?
In which fractures is Buck’s Traction commonly used?
In which fractures is Buck’s Traction commonly used?
What is one of the uses of Buck’s Traction in young children?
What is one of the uses of Buck’s Traction in young children?
When might Hamilton Russel Traction be used instead of Buck’s Traction?
When might Hamilton Russel Traction be used instead of Buck’s Traction?
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