This document discusses various types of splints and tractions used in orthopaedics. It describes different wooden, metallic, and plaster splints used to immobilize parts of the body like the leg, arm, and spine. It also discusses types of skeletal traction used to reduce fractures or dislocations, including femoral, tibial, and calcaneal traction. Complications of splints and traction like pressure sores, nerve injuries, and infections are also outlined.