This document defines and discusses skin traction in orthopedics. Skin traction involves applying a pulling force over a large area of skin to overcome deforming forces, such as in fractures or joint dislocations. Effective skin traction requires counter-traction, usually supplied by body weight and bed positioning. The traction force is transmitted from skin to bones via connective tissues and is applied distally to the site of injury.

1. SKIN TRACTION
SURAYA SUDIN
ORTHOPAEDIC
DEPARTMENT
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2. Defination
Traction in Orthopaedic
Is the application of a pulling
force to part of the body
which can overcome the
effect of original deforming
force and thus can be used to
reduce the a fracture or
dislocation of joint

3. Defination
Skin Traction
The application of a pulling
force applied over a large
area of skin. Adhesive or
non–adhesive skin traction

4. Principles Of Effective Traction
 Counter Traction must be used to achieved effective
traction
 Counter traction is the force acting the opposite direction
 Usually, the patient’s body weight and bed position
adjustments supply the needed counter traction

5.  SKIN TRACTION
• The traction force applied over a large area, this spread the
load and is more comfortable and efficient.
• Force applied is transmitted from skin to the bones via
superficial fascia, deep fascia and intramuscular septa
• For better efficiency the traction force is applied only to the
limb distal to the fracture

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