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Buck's skin traction

Buck’s traction

(1) Longitudinal traction on the leg by contact between the skin and adhesive tape, to maintain the proper alignment of a leg fracture. Friction between the tape and skin permits application of force through a cord over a pulley, which suspends a weight; elevation of the foot in the bed allows the body to act as a counterweight.

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