Question

Before the orthopedic surgeon could internally fixate the fractured femur, she performed manual _____ of the femur.

Answer 1

Before the orthopaedic surgeon could internally fixate the fractured femur, she performed manual traction of the femur.

One of the main initial treatments for the fractured femur injury is the application of traction splint. It includes applying distracting force between the lower leg and the relatively “fixed” base of the pelvis, which pulls the femur back into a more anatomical position.