Skin traction also refers to specialized practices, such as Dunlop's traction, used on children when a fractured arm must maintain a flexed position to avoid circulatory and neurological problems
Traction is pull put on a joint, muscle, or bone for the purpose of healing. In skin traction the traction is done using adhesives on the skin. Bilateral skin traction is traction pulling from both sides using the skin.
Skin traction and skeletal traction are the two types.
Skin traction is the smoothing of skin's wrinkles by "spreading the skin." For instance, imagine you'd like to write a phone number on the back of someone's hand. You might put your thumb and forefinger on the skin, and then spread the two apart to "tighten" the skin. That is skin traction.
The main risks associated with skin traction are that the traction will be applied incorrectly and cause harm, or that the skin will become irritated. There are more risks associated with skeletal traction. Bone inflammation may.
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People who are suffering from skin disorders or who are allergic to tape should not undergo skin traction, because the application of traction will aggravate their condition. Likewise, circulatory disorders or varicose veins can be.
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