Repository Citation
Via, Garrhett G.; Brueggeman, David A.; Chase, Alexander; Jerele, Jennifer L.; and Mobley, Kyle S., "Holding Traction During CT: Simple Tricks to Maintain Reduction in the Lower Extremity" (2021). Medical Student Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters. 4.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/msrs/2021/poster_presentations_1/4
Start Date
29-4-2021 7:35 PM
End Date
29-4-2021 7:45 PM
Document Type
Poster
Description
Traction is one of the pillars of orthopaedic injury management, as it can provide both temporizing and definitive treatment for anatomic malalignment associated with joint dislocations and fractures. In the realm of modern orthopaedic care, post-traction imaging provides the surgeon with information about resting fracture position and the overall effects of traction that are critical to preoperative planning. However, there are often circumstances in which an orthopaedic surgery provider is faced with the discrepancy between the proper sequence of orthopaedic care and the need for emergent, advanced imaging to evaluate other organ systems. In other words, they are often forced to choose between holding manual traction and sustaining high radiation exposure versus permitting subpar imaging to be obtained without traction. Out of necessity to optimize occupational health and orthopaedic care, the techniques described in this manuscript were developed. The primary aim of the present manuscript is to describe these simple, cost-effective, and mobile techniques in detail, while providing rationale for their value in the toolbox of the orthopaedic provider.
Abstract - Chase
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Webex #2 Presenter 4_Chase Abstract_Holding Traction During CT-ocr.pdf (63 kB)Abstract - Chase
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Holding Traction During CT: Simple Tricks to Maintain Reduction in the Lower Extremity
Traction is one of the pillars of orthopaedic injury management, as it can provide both temporizing and definitive treatment for anatomic malalignment associated with joint dislocations and fractures. In the realm of modern orthopaedic care, post-traction imaging provides the surgeon with information about resting fracture position and the overall effects of traction that are critical to preoperative planning. However, there are often circumstances in which an orthopaedic surgery provider is faced with the discrepancy between the proper sequence of orthopaedic care and the need for emergent, advanced imaging to evaluate other organ systems. In other words, they are often forced to choose between holding manual traction and sustaining high radiation exposure versus permitting subpar imaging to be obtained without traction. Out of necessity to optimize occupational health and orthopaedic care, the techniques described in this manuscript were developed. The primary aim of the present manuscript is to describe these simple, cost-effective, and mobile techniques in detail, while providing rationale for their value in the toolbox of the orthopaedic provider.
