Asked by savion davis on Jul 15, 2024
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Which is a type of skin traction with the legs in an extended position?
A) Dunlop
B) Bryant
C) Russell
D) Buck extension
Skin Traction
A medical treatment method where bandages or other devices are applied to the skin to apply a pulling force on the bones and muscles beneath.
Buck Extension
A type of traction for the lower leg, used in the treatment of fractures of the femur or after hip surgery, to help maintain proper alignment and reduce pain.
- Identify various types of traction and their specific purposes in managing orthopedic conditions.
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Sheeba SaeedJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Buck extension traction is a type of skin traction with the legs in an extended position. It is used primarily for short-term immobilization, preoperatively with dislocated hips, for correcting contractures, or for bone deformities such as Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Dunlop traction is an upper-extremity traction used for fractures of the humerus. Bryant traction is skin traction with the legs flexed at a 90-degree angle at the hip. Russell traction uses skin traction on the lower leg and a padded sling under the knee. The combination of longitudinal and perpendicular traction allows realignment of the lower extremity and immobilizes the hips and knees in a flexed position.
Learning Objectives
- Identify various types of traction and their specific purposes in managing orthopedic conditions.