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1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans.
Orthopaedic Review
|July 1, 1988
Summary
This study introduces an accessory instrument for open reduction of long bone fractures. The technique provides essential traction during surgery, avoiding direct manipulation of the limb.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Instrumentation
Background:
- Open reduction of long bone fractures requires significant traction.
- Traditional traction methods involve direct manipulation of the draped extremity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an accessory instrument for achieving long bone traction during open reduction.
- To present a technique that eliminates the need for manual traction on the draped limb.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an accessory instrument to generate traction during open reduction of long bone fractures.
- Applied the technique in a routine surgical setting.
Main Results:
- The accessory instrument effectively provided the necessary traction for fracture reduction.
- The described method eliminated the need for customary pulling on the draped extremity.
Conclusions:
- This accessory instrument offers a reliable method for obtaining traction in open reduction of long bone fractures.
- The technique has been successfully and routinely used for 35 years, demonstrating its efficacy and durability.