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Physiotherapy modern Traction can be used to prevent or reduce muscle spasms, keep a joint or other part of the body from moving, or restore a fractured bone to its normal position. Skin traction is applied to the skin surfaces, usually by a pelvic belt, head halter, traction boot, or moleskin straps covered with elastic wraps. Thus skin traction is sometimes used intermittently or for short periods while skeletal traction, once applied, is always continuous and is used for longer periods and with heavier weights. www.geocities.com /jainarthritis/new_page_5.htm   (1482 words)

Orthopedic surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled "orthopaedics") is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic, and recurrent injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system, its muscular and bone parts. The use of intramedullary rods to treat fractures of the femur and tibia was pioneered by Dr. Kunchner of Germany. However, traction was the standard method of treating thigh bone fractures until the late 1970s when the Seattle Harborview group popularized intramedullary fixation without opening up the fracture. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orthopedics   (1403 words)

Orthopedics - Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) Traction is the application of a force to stretch certain parts of the body in a specific direction. The purpose of traction is to stretch the soft tissues around the hip and to allow the femoral head to move back into the hip socket. Traction can either be set up at home or in the hospital, depending upon your child's physician, hospital, and the availability of the resources. www.chkd.org /Orthopedics/ddh.asp   (1558 words)

Traction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Traction (engineering): the mechanical force used to achieve motion Traction (orthopedics): in orthopaedic medicine, the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the skeletal system This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Traction   (122 words)

Orthopedics - Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) Traction is the application of a force to stretch certain parts of the body in a specific direction. The purpose of traction is to stretch the soft tissues around the hip and to allow the femoral head to move back into the hip socket. Traction can either be set up at home or in the hospital, depending upon your baby's physician, hospital, and the availability of the resources. healthcare.utah.edu /healthinfo/pediatric/orthopaedics/ddh.htm   (1443 words)

Orthopedics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Orthopedics is currently one of the largest medical industries and deals with deformities, injuries, and pathology of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The arena of orthopedic medicine is widely researched and has led to improved surgical procedures in areas such as bone grafting, joint replacement, and limb supports. The Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory is dedicated to the scientific study of orthopedic concerns and the application of engineering principles to the better treatment and care of patients. biomed.tamu.edu /biomaterials/Orthopedic.htm   (2805 words)

Traction (orthopedics) Summary Traction is the use of a pulling force to treat muscle and skeleton disorders and is usually applied to the arms and legs, the neck, the backbone, or the pelvis. Skeletal traction is performed when more pulling force is needed than can be withstood by skin traction, or when the part of the body needing traction is positioned so that skin traction is impossible. X rays are done prior to the application of both forms of traction, and may be repeated during treatment to assure that the affected parts are staying in alignment and healing properly. www.bookrags.com /Traction_(orthopedics)   (672 words)

Orthopedic surgery Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body. Orthopedic surgery corrects problems that arise in the skeleton and its attachments, the ligaments and tendons. The terms orthopedic surgeon and orthopedist are used interchangeably today to indicate a medical doctor with special certification in orthopedics. www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/orthopedic_surgery.jsp   (1001 words)

Encyclopedia of Medicine: Orthopedic surgery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body. Orthopedic surgery corrects problems that arise in the skeleton and its attachments, the ligaments and tendons. Many orthopedic surgeons maintain a general practice, while some specialize in one particular aspect of orthopedics, such as hand surgery, joint replacements, or disorders of the spine. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0009/ai_2601000991   (571 words)

traction - Ask.com Web Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Traction refers to the friction between a drive member and the surface it moves upon, where the friction is used to provide motion. Traction uses weights and pulleys to put tension on a displaced bone or joint, such as a dislocated hip, to realign the bone and immobilize it. Traction is used less commonly in modern orthopedics, but it still has a use in the treatment of... www.ask.com /web?q=traction   (411 words)

MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC FEMORAL FRACTURES Under fluoroscopy, once the wires passed the fracture site, the traction was released and the wires were pushed further, fixing their tip in the spongy tissue of the metaphysis. Hip spica casting without traction for femoral fracture in children aged 0-4 years produces excellent results and continues to be the treatment of choice. However, traction often fails to align fractures of the proximal third of the shaft, and maintaining reduction is usually difficult. www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/215_216/01-004.htm   (1839 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Cervical and Lumbar tractions have had a long record of helping to relieve numerous acute and chronic symptoms of back and neck pain in many patients, allowing patients to start active exercises earlier thereby enhancing and accelerating their recovery. The ability to perform active exercises while in traction supports the modern principles of rehabilitation by enhancing the patient’s involvement in the rehabilitation process and accelerating blood flow to the tissues and intervertebral discs. All other effective lumbar spine traction units, including the most sophisticated computerized and expensive ones available, require the patient to lie prone on a bed or on a special traction table, tied down with a harness completely unable to move around, walk, or perform other active exercises. www.meditrac.co.il /Pages.asp?page_id=37   (869 words)

Orthopedic Surgery | AHealthyMe.com As developments occur in the fields of metallurgy and plastics, changes will take place in orthopedic surgery that will allow the surgeon to more nearly duplicate the natural functions of the bones, joints, and ligaments, and to more accurately restore damaged parts to their original range of motion. Patients are usually referred to an orthopedic surgeon by a general physical or family doctor. Risks specifically associated with orthopedic surgery include inflammation at the site where foreign material (pins, prosthesis) is introduced into the body, infection as the result of surgery, and damage to nerves or to the spinal cord. www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100587235   (885 words)

ORT Orthopedic diseases will be discussed along with pediatric orthopedics and congenital diseases. Students participate in the normal day-to-day activities of an orthopedic service where they develop and refine their skills in the application of orthopedic casts, set up and application of traction devices and the pre and post operative care of the orthopedic patient. This course is a continuation of ORT 111, Orthopedic Technology Practicum I, and is designed to teach the clinical application of orthopedic techniques in the clinical environment. www.cgtcollege.org /catalog/section7/ort.htm   (346 words)

Orthopedics at War Modern-day wartime orthopedic medicine in the United States is considered to have come of age during the experiences of World War II. While the field of orthopedics was not actually recognized in the United States until 20-plus years after the war—with the founding in 1887 of the American Orthopaedic Association—the Civil War provided the beginnings of the foundations for much of what is done in modern-day orthopedic medicine. While orthopedics today are more advanced in instrumentation and technology, some things have not changed much from the days of the Union and the Confederacy's battle. www.orthopedictechreview.com /issues/jan06/pg20.htm   (3142 words)

AJCC July 2002 This escalation of traction time and then force continued until the patient could sustain fifteen minutes of extension compression traction with a moderate amount of force applied to his forehead. After an initial three weeks of non-specific Chiropractic care at a separate clinic (not related to the authors), he was referred to an orthopedic surgeon who recommended he undergo an MRI scan and was referred for medical rehabilitation. The patient was given a 26 percent whole body impairment rating by an orthopedic surgeon and was told he would need eventual cervical fusion due to the permanency of his condition. www.idealspine.com /pages/AJCC/AJCC_new/July2002/ferrantelli_Heun_counterpoint.html   (2464 words)

Acta Ortopédica Brasileira - External fixation in femur fractures in children   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Skin traction and later preparation of hip-foot plaster of Paris cast or immediate use of plaster of Paris cast are usually adopted for children aged less than 4 because they are well tolerated and associated with excellent results. The patient under traction was positioned on an orthopedic table (Figure 1). The great advantage of external fixation, mainly as compared to the most conservative treatments, such as traction and plaster of Paris casts, is that the patient is easily manipulated for hygiene and physiotherapeutic purposes, both factors being highly important in patients with multiple trauma. www.scielo.br /scielo.php?pid=S1413-78522005000100009&script=sci_arttext&tlng=en   (2493 words)

Diagnostic Imaging Review Femoral shaft fracture should be regarded as an orthopedic emergency and requires immediate medical attention to preserve the patient’s limb and to minimize complications. Traction is also used preoperatively when surgery is delayed while comorbid and preexisting medical conditions are addressed. Traction is usually inserted through the distal femur and proximal portion of the tibia. www.jaapa.com /issues/j20050201/articles/diagimag0205.htm   (991 words)

ORTHO SuperSite - Preop traction may degrade clinical outcomes for DDH Preoperative traction appears to negatively affect clinical outcomes in older children treated with one-stage combined surgery for developmental dysplasia of the hip, a retrospective study found. Preoperatively, surgeons applied traction to 12 hips in nine children for an average duration of 15.9 days, ranging from 7 to 20 days depending on the degree of contracture present. Among patients treated with preoperative traction, one hip (8%) demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes, four hips (33%) had good outcomes, five (42%) had fair outcomes and two hips (17%) had fair results, as assessed using the McKay criteria. www.orthosupersite.com /view.asp?rid=20014   (401 words)

Neckpro Cervical Traction Device at AllegroMedical.com Conventional home overdoor neck traction systems utilize a bag of water and patient trial and error determining the appropriate amount of traction poundage. This not only allows traction to be delivered in a progressive format similar to what they experience in a clinical setting, but the audible click allows the patient to monitor and keep track of the settings that provide a positive outcome. The specially designed head halter for the home traction device is easy to apply and comfortable even under high levels of cervical traction tension.The Neckpro Overdoor Cervical Traction Device includes Neckpro compression spring & racket assembly, head halter and overdoor bracket (fits doors measuring up to 1.5" (3.8 cm) in thickness. www.allegromedical.com /patient-care-c530/neckpro-cervical-traction-device-p190246.html   (228 words)

Dj Orthopedics Announces Record First Quarter Results Net revenues for the first quarter of 2005 were $70.3 million, reflecting an increase of 12.9 percent, compared with net revenues of $62.2 million in the first quarter of 2004. Net income for the first quarter of 2005 was $6.6 million, or $0.29 per share, an increase of 65.8 percent, compared with net income of $4.0 million, or $0.19 per share for the first quarter of 2004. SME is a specialized provider of orthopedic soft goods and custom and off-the-shelf rigid bracing products, through a stock and bill business similar to dj Orthopedics' OfficeCare channel. www.freshnews.com /cgi-bin/jsj_news/print.cgi?article_ID=23734   (1078 words)

Saunders Hometrac Cervical Traction Device Couldn't relax because traction applied while sitting has been shown to cause higher levels of muscle activity than supine traction, making the traction less effective. Were uncomfortable-many patients had to return to the clinic for most costly cervical traction treatments. Directs traction forces toward the occiput (back of the head) thereby preventing compression of the TMJ through the chin. www.wisdomking.com /product125208c195071.html   (550 words)

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy s/p Femoral Nail This may represent a traction injury....forceful, prolonged, unpadded, traction with the fracture table.... I routinely use a traction pin inserted in the tibial metaphysis near Gerdy's tubercle. A variety of traction injuries to nerves have been reported after IM nailing including sciatic (tibial and peroneal), femoral and pudendal. www.hwbf.org /hwb/conf/alex34/rsd.htm   (613 words)

pinched nerve/ruptured discs (cervical) --The Doctors Lounge(TM) I had an x-ray and an MRI and was told that I "had a pinched nerve and was ruptured big time and it was going down my spinal column and I needed to see a neurologist right away because surgery was the only option I had". I went to see a neurologist who looked at my MRI and my x-ray and gave me medicine (cortizone and scalaxin-- might not be spelled right), had me do cervical traction at home, and exercises for my left arm and my neck. I had to stop the traction because it made the pain around my shoulder blade and middle of back more painful. www.doctorslounge.com /orthopedics/forums/backup/topic-5545.html   (467 words)

OHSU Doernbecher - Orthopaedics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Traction can either be set up at home or in the hospital, depending upon your baby's physician, hospital, and the availability of the resources. While newborn screening for DDH allows for early detection of this hip condition, starting treatment immediately after birth may be successful. Many babies respond to the Pavlik harness, traction, and/or casting. www.ohsuhealth.com /dch/health/orthopaedics/congen_hip.html   (1369 words)

traction - OneLook Dictionary Search Traction : eyefortransport e-commerce transportation glossary [home, info] Phrases that include traction: traction engine, skeletal traction, skin traction, traction diverticulum, axis traction, more... Words similar to traction: grip, tractional, adhesive friction, more... www.onelook.com /?w=traction   (326 words)

UAB Health System | Fractures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) The purpose of traction is to stretch the muscles and tendons around the broken bone to allow the bone ends to align and heal. Nicotine can slow fracture healing, estrogen effectiveness, and can counter the antioxidant properties of vitamins C and E. At a 2002 meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, research on the topic of smoking and its effect on the musculoskeletal system was reviewed. However, quitting smoking seems to improve the healing process in most cases, except for long-term, heavy smokers who have permanent artery damage, according to the researchers. www.health.uab.edu /show.asp?durki=59947   (801 words)

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Scott J. Mubarak, M.D.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25) Affiliated with Children's Hospital since 1977, Dr. Mubarak is board certified in orthopedics and fellowship trained in pediatric orthopedics. A nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, he has received numerous awards, including: the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons’ highest award for research on compartment syndrome and muscle pressure measurement. Chapter 29 IN: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery: Symposium on Trauma to the Leg and its Sequelae. www.childrensspecialists.com /body.cfm?id=31   (4453 words)

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