Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
Which type of skin traction is commonly used for patients with hip fractures?
Buck's traction is commonly used for patients with hip fractures. It involves the application of skin traction to the lower extremity to stabilize the hip joint and provide pain relief before surgery.
b. Russell's traction is used for patients with lower leg fractures to reduce muscle spasms and align the bones. It is not the most common type of traction used for hip fractures.
Bryant's traction is specifically designed for pediatric patients with femur fractures. It is not typically used for hip fractures in adult patients.
Dunlop's traction is a type of head and neck traction used for cervical spine injuries. It is not used for hip fractures.
Buck's traction is commonly used for patients with hip fractures. It involves the application of skin traction to the lower extremity to stabilize the hip joint and provide pain relief before surgery.
b. Russell's traction is used for patients with lower leg fractures to reduce muscle spasms and align the bones. It is not the most common type of traction used for hip fractures.
c. Bryant's traction is specifically designed for pediatric patients with femur fractures. It is not typically used for hip fractures in adult patients.
d. Dunlop's traction is a type of head and neck traction used for cervical spine injuries. It is not used for hip fractures.