The forearm traction instrument —a new traction device / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Traction during reduction is essent ial for internal or external fixatio n of unstable distal radial fractures.Adequate and effective t raction is the key to the restoration of articular congruence,normal joint relation and the length of distal radius.The f orearm traction instrument develop ed by the authors is a simple,versatile and reliable device,from which stable,continuous and effective traction c an be expected during the surgery.The traction instrument is connected wi th the surgery-table before the operation.According to the needs of diff erent operations,many kinds of traction could be perfo rmed to support the operation.With t he help of the device,frac-ture reduction and fixation is signi ficantly improved during the surgery without excessively violent traction.The X-ray exposure and the operation hou rs can also be decreased as well.Over-traction or long-time violent traction could be avoided during the surgery.According to the author' s experience,the forearm traction i nstrument is an effective implemental device in the treatment of the unstable fractures of distal radius.[