As a general term, traction means pulling on part of the body. Most often, traction uses mechanical force (sometimes generated by weights and pulleys) to put tension on a displaced bone or joint, such as a dislocated shoulder, to put it back in position and keep it still. In the medical field, traction refers to the practice of slowly and gently pulling on a fractured or dislocated body part. It’s often done using ropes, pulleys, and weights. These tools help apply force to the tissues surrounding the damaged area.

1. Traction

2.  As a general term, traction means pulling on part of the body.
 Most often, traction uses mechanical force (sometimes generated by
weights and pulleys) to put tension on a displaced bone or joint, such as a
dislocated shoulder, to put it back in position and keep it still.

3.  In the medical field, traction refers to the practice of slowly and gently
pulling on a fractured or dislocated body part. It’s often done using ropes,
pulleys, and weights. These tools help apply force to the tissues
surrounding the damaged area.

4. The purpose of traction is to guide the body part back into place and hold
it steady.
Traction may be used to:
 stabilize and realign bone fractures, such as a broken arm or leg
 help reduce the pain of a fracture before surgery
 treat bone deformities caused by certain conditions, such as scoliosis
 correct stiff and constricted muscles, joints, tendons, or skin
 stretch the neck and prevent painful muscle spasms

5. What Are the Different Types of Traction?
 The two main types of traction are skeletal traction and skin traction. The
type of traction used will depend on the location and the nature of the
problem.
 Skeletal Traction
 Skeletal traction involves placing a pin, wire, or screw in the fractured
bone. After one of these devices has been inserted, weights are attached
to it so the bone can be pulled into the correct position. This type of
surgery may be done using a general, spinal, or local anesthetic to keep
you from feeling pain during the procedure.

6. • Skin Traction
• Skin traction is far less invasive than skeletal traction. It involves
applying splints, bandages, or adhesive tapes to the skin directly
below the fracture. Once the material has been applied, weights are
fastened to it. The affected body part is then pulled into the right
position using a pulley system attached to the hospital bed.
• Cervical Traction
• During cervical traction, a metal brace is placed around your neck.
The brace is then attached to a body harness or weights, which are
used to help correct the affected area. Cervical traction is performed
using a general anesthetic, so you’ll be asleep throughout the entire
procedure.

7. What Happens After Traction?
• The first few days after traction is performed can be difficult.
• The muscles are often weak since you must spend a lot of time in
bed after traction is performed.
• Moving around and walking may be challenging and can make you
tired.
• However, it’s important to stick with any rehabilitation program so
that you can improve your chances of making a complete recovery.

8. What Are the Risks of Traction?
 There are risks involved in all surgical procedures. These risks include:
 an adverse reaction to the anesthesia
 excessive bleeding
 an infection of the pin site
 damage to the surrounding tissue
 nerve injury or vascular injury from too much weight being applied

9. Is Traction an Effective Treatment?
 Traction used to be considered a state-of-the-art treatment. In recent
years, however, other surgical techniques have become more advanced
and more effective in correcting fractures, damaged muscles, and spinal
conditions.
 Traction also doesn’t allow for much movement after surgery, so the
recovery time is often much longer.
 Today, it’s used primarily as a temporary measure until the definitive
procedure is done.
 Traction saved many lives during World War II by allowing soldiers to be
transported safely without injury to their surrounding tissues.
 However, traction can be beneficial in treating certain conditions. It’s very
effective in providing temporary pain relief in the early stages of
treatment after trauma.

10. Why Spero?
Spero Healthcare has evolved around the idea of coexisting with hospital and
consultants for a patient who is ill enough to need additional health care, but
stable enough to be discharged from the hospital. Understanding the current
need and challenges faced by the patient,
Spero healthcare have come up with systematic approach to address all the
above challenges by developing technology solution, professional
enhancement through training, integration of services through dedicated
healthcare management and robust processes.

11. Services Offer By Spero
 Ambulation
 BedSore Care and advice
 Bilateral Stich Removal
 Bladder Wash
 Bladder Wash (In Situ Catheter)
 BSL on Glucometer with Doctor Visit
 Cast Monitoring and Removal
 Catheter Care
 Catheter Insertion (Silicon)
 Catheter Insertion (Simple)
 Catheter Removal
 Central Line (Advance IV) removal
 Central Line (Advance IV) care
 Colostomy Care

12. Other Services Offer
By Spero
• Physician (Doctor)assistant services
• Physiotherapy services
• Healthcare assistant services (24 Hours)
• Home Healthcare equipment
• Nurse Services
• Medical Transportation
• Respiratory Services
• Lab Service

13. Spero Healthcare
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