Skin Traction

Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)

Which type of skin traction is specifically designed for pediatric patients with femur fractures?



Correct Answer: C

Bryant's traction is specifically designed for pediatric patients with femur fractures. It involves elevating the legs and applying skin traction to the lower extremities to stabilize the fracture.

   a. Buck's traction is commonly used for patients with hip fractures, not pediatric patients with femur fractures. 

b. Russell's traction is used for patients with lower leg fractures, not pediatric femur fractures. 

d. Dunlop's traction is a type of head and neck traction used for cervical spine injuries, not pediatric femur fractures.




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