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The use of modified Neufeld's skeletal traction in children and adolescents
1Orthopaedic Department, Children's Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, California, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|July 1, 1995
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A modified Neufeld
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pediatric orthopedics
Background:
- Femoral and pelvic fractures are common in children and adolescents.
- Standard skeletal traction can limit patient mobility and prolong hospitalization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a modified Neufeld's skeletal traction technique.
- To highlight its advantages for pediatric patients with femoral or pelvic fractures.
Main Methods:
- A modified Neufeld's skeletal traction method was developed.
- This technique facilitates early patient mobilization.
Main Results:
- The modified technique allows early mobilization to a sitting position.
- Patients can be managed at home, enabling earlier hospital discharge.
Conclusions:
- Modified Neufeld's skeletal traction offers early mobilization benefits.
- This method is suitable for home-based treatment, reducing hospital stays for pediatric fracture care.
Abstract:
A modified form of Neufeld's skeletal traction is described. This technique is a useful method of treating children and adolescents with femoral or pelvic fractures. The advantage over standard femoral skeletal traction is early mobilization of the patient to a sitting position. Additionally, the patient can be placed in this form of traction at home, allowing earlier discharge from the hospital.