Key Concepts in the Care of Patients in Traction ppt download

Thomas Splint With Pearson Attachment. Traction Handbook The distal splint must end 2.5 inches above the heel to avoid pressure injury to tendo achilles The Thomas splint (half ring) is applied in various ways: with the ring fitted posteriorly against the ischium or anteriorly in the groin

In common procedures, a canvas or bandage-strip sling supports the lower leg to provide knee flexion, while a. Apply the slings Start from the medial side to the lateral side.

Thomas Splint And Pearson Attachment

Thomas Splint Pearson Attachments are commonly used to supplement Thomas Splints in providing lower leg support for patients with fractured femurs The attachment is easily fastened by clamps to the Thomas Splint at knee level The thigh rests in a canvas or bandage-strip sling with the.

Key Concepts in the Care of Patients in Traction ppt download. The Thomas splint (half ring) is applied in various ways: with the ring fitted The Thomas splint (half ring) is applied in various ways: with the ring fitted posteriorly against the ischium or anteriorly in the groin

Application of traction in orthopaedics. The splint is applied with MASTER SPLINT in position For example, the Pearson attachment on a Thomas splint allows knee movement during traction treatment of a femoral fracture; overbody or lateral skeletal traction allows elbow motion while maintaining alignment of a humeral fracture.