[Personal modification of skeletal traction]

Technical design and clinical assessment of skeletal traction kit is presented. The kit consists of 2 washers, 2 cylinders with blocking screws and a chain with hooks. The set is applied along with K-wire stretched in the buckle. The washers and blocking cylinders restrict longitudinal movements of the K-wire. Rotational ones are eliminated by resting the buckle (with no traction) on the extremity. The traction is executed by the chain attached to the K-wire near the buckle fastenings. Patients comfort and aseptic condition is improved. The modification proved valuable after observation of 38 patients treated by this method.