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Osce Orthopedic Instruments/ Procedures 2


Answer


1) Skeletal traction with Bohler Stirrup.


2) Indication for the procedures

a) Long term treatment of fracture or dislocation for more than two weeks (eg; fractured femur, fractured tibia, open fractures)

b) Hold the fracture after reduction

c) Traction more than 5 kg or 10% of body weight.


3) Complication

a) Pin tract infection

b) Over distraction causing delayed/ non union

c) Soft tissue injury

d) Ischemic necrosis of skin around the pin

e) Damage to the epiphyseal growth plate when used in children