Question

A group of students is studying for a test on traction. The students demonstrate understanding of the types of traction when they identify which of the following as an example of skin traction?
a) Thomas splint
b) Balanced suspension
c) Crutchfield tongs
d) Buck's

Answer 1

Answer: Buck's

Explanation:

Buck's traction is a traction which is related to skin. It is used temporarily in case of fractures. In case of fracture this traction is put on the skin to keep the femur in position.

It can use tape or pre made boot in order to keep the bone fix at its place. The weight should not be more than 4-4.5 kilograms.

Other methods such as balanced suspension, crutch field tongs and Thomas splint are some of the traction of skeletal muscles.