Indications and anatomic landmarks for the application of lower extremity traction: a review.
Steven F DeFrodaJ A GilC T BornPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2016)
By palpating and marking superficial landmarks and observing specific anatomic relationships, safe application of traction pins can be performed while minimizing iatrogenic injury to vital anatomic structures, and avoiding intra-articular placement which could potentially lead to joint infection.
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