APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Some require short term traction i.e. 24 hours whereas others require it for a number of weeks i.e. 6 weeks. 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-2: -Tractions’ main goals are to control pain from muscle spasm, reduce fractures maintaining anatomical reduction, and to prevent and correct deformity. An effective traction will provide a pulling force on the body by ensuring a good grip on the injured limb that is adequate and secure.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Traction stabilizes broken bones, while also immobilizing the patient’s movement. Traction is more common for cervical injuries so that the spine and neck are immobilized. Immobilization requires long lengths of time where the patient is unable to move the area that is being restricted.