ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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traction
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casting
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prosthesis fitting
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splinting
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the medical field, traction refers to the practice of slowly and gently pulling on a fractured or dislocated body part. It’s often done using ropes, pulleys, and weights. These tools help apply force to the tissues surrounding the damaged area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Traction limits movement and reduces the fracture to help decrease pain, spasms and swelling. The purpose of traction is to restore and maintain straight alignment and length of bones following fractures.
Detailed explanation-3: -Traction is a technique for realigning a broken bone or dislocated part of the body. It uses weights, pulleys, and ropes to gently put pressure on and pull a bone or injured body part back into the right position.