Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
Which type of skin traction is applied to patients with fractures of the lower back and lower extremities?
Buck's traction is often used for patients with fractures of the lower back and lower extremities. It helps stabilize the area and reduce pain before further treatment.
b. Russell's traction is used for lower leg fractures, not fractures of the lower back and lower extremities.
Bryant's traction is specifically designed for pediatric femur fractures, not fractures in the lower back or lower extremities.
Dunlop's traction is a type of head and neck traction, not used for fractures of the lower back or lower extremities.
Buck's traction is often used for patients with fractures of the lower back and lower extremities. It helps stabilize the area and reduce pain before further treatment.
b. Russell's traction is used for lower leg fractures, not fractures of the lower back and lower extremities.
c. Bryant's traction is specifically designed for pediatric femur fractures, not fractures in the lower back or lower extremities.
d. Dunlop's traction is a type of head and neck traction, not used for fractures of the lower back or lower extremities.