TRACTION Is the application of a pulling force of the body.

Traction is used to minimize muscle spasms; to reduce, align, and immobilize fractures; to reduce deformity; and to increase space between opposing surfaces. 2 ways: Skin traction - Skin traction applies pull to an affected body structure by straps attached to the skin surrounding the structure Advantage: there is no need to pass any instrument through the tissues. Disadvantages: (1) You cannot apply more than 5 kg, (2) joints which are crossed by the strapping cannot flex and exercise. (3) The patients skin may become sensitive to the strapping. (4) Skin traction is poorly tolerated in old patients and easily causes blisters. (5) If it is not carefully managed, the strapping slips off completely. (6) It is very uncomfortable in hot climates. (7) It can occasionally cause ischemia followed by Volkmanns contracture - Volkmann's contracture occurs when there is a lack of blood flow (ischemia) to the forearm. This usually occurs when there is increased pressure due to swelling, a condition called compartment syndrome - causing them to become stiff (scarred) and shortened. Bone/skeletal traction - Skeletal traction is applied to the affected structure by a metal pin or wire inserted into the structure and attached to traction ropes. Skeletal traction is often used when continuous traction is desired to immobilize, position, and align a fractured bone properly during the healing process.

Kinds of traction Skin Russells skin traction Dunlops skin traction Bryants skin traction Cervical skin traction Bucks skin traction Head halter traction - Head halter traction is skin traction equivalent of spinal traction. Head halter traction is used in cervical ailments and injuries. It is usually used for shorter periods owing to discomfort it can cause. Applied on chin and occipital region connected o a hanger with weights that hangs at the head part of the bed Cotrel traction combination of head halter and pelvic traction used in scoliosis Pelvic girdle traction applied like a girdle and connected to two ropes with weights that hangs at the foot part of the bed. Indicated for low back pain

Skeletal Halopelvic traction Halofemoral traction

Hindi ko alm kunh skeletal or skin:D

90-90 degree traction Bootleg traction Hammock traction Overhead traction Boot cast traction

(kung wala k ng meaning nung iba wag n lng ntin isali, wla ata tayo nung hammock, overhead at boot cast, ung iba nahanap ko. Tpos ung para s application ang nursing management meron pdf, un n lng ipakita ntin? Eto website

http://www.zimmer.com/web/enUS/pdf/200080500_TractionHandbook.pdf , meron din s ms buk)

ung no. 7 s disadvantage ng skin traction n meaning ng Volkmanns contracture wg muna isma s ppt, meron lng un un kc d q alm ung word n un kya sinearch q