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Is Thomas splint traction appropriate for neck of femur fracture?
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∙ 13y ago
A femur fracture is very painful due to the large muscles causing the bone ends to over ride each other. The sharp bone ends now dig into the muscle and nerves causing pain and bleeding. The traction splint is used to reduce the pain, prevent further injury of nerves, and to control bleeding by pulling traction and placing the bones in line. There is no need for this on a femoral neck, also known as a hip fracture, due to lack of large muscle groups in this part of the anatomy. Therefore, a simple padded board splint is all that is necessary. Simple rule to guide you is that if there is angulation and muscle binding, then use the traction splint.
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Why would the vet not put a splint on a green stick fracture?
unless the fracture was so small it would heal quickly (a week or two) there would be no reason not to splint it. if a splint was necessary, and the vet wouldn't splint the fracture, go to a different vet.
What is the aid given to fracture?
Splint the fracture in the position found.
What do you do when you have a splint or a fracture?
go to a doctor
What is an L and U splint?
It is the combination of a stirrup splint, which is the "U" part, and a posterior splint, which is the "L" part for an ankle fracture.
Can splint fail to immobilize boxer's fracture?
Rarely
What kind of tretment do you get if you have a hallux fracture?
big toe splint
How do you splint a lower leg fracture?
Immobilize the bone, above and below the fracture,and immobilize the joints, above and below the fracture.A lower leg fracture should be splinted from above the knee to below the ankle.If the fracture is compounded, (bone pierces through the skin),DO NOT push the bone backCover to prevent infection and make the splint the current shape of the legDO NOT manipulate the limb to suit the splint.
You're in the process of splinting an Airman's fracture of the lower leg The splint shouYou're in the process of splinting an Airman's fracture of the lower leg The splint ld extend from?
above the knee to below the ankle.
Why would you splint a fracture?
you splint a francture because it keepes the bone in place and prevents it from breaking more than it already has
Where do you splint a fractured lower leg?
The splint should extend from above the knee to below the ankle.The general rule of splinting is:Immobilize the bone (above and below the fracture) and immobilize the joints (above and below the fracture).If the fracture is compounded (bone pierces through the skin):DO NOT push the bone back. Cover to prevent infection and make the splint fit the current shape of the legDO NOT manipulate the limb to fit the splint.
What is a balance suspension traction?
Combination of skeletal traction and balanced suspension is widely used for the treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft. This method of treatment provides considerable freedom of body movement while maintaining efficienttraction on the injured limb. The Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment are used to achieve this balanced suspension traction.
What is the First Line of Treatment for a Fracture Sprain Strain or Dislocation?
Immobilize the affected area using a splint or traction immediately apply ice pack for less than 10 min 3 to 4 times a day to reduce swelling and pain.
