elastic traction

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traction /trac·tion/ (trak´shun) the act of drawing or pulling.

axis traction traction along an axis, as of the pelvis in obstetrics.

elastic traction traction by an elastic force or by means of an elastic appliance.

skeletal traction traction applied directly upon long bones by means of pins, wires, etc.,

skin traction traction on a body part maintained by an apparatus affixed by dressings to the body surface.

elastic traction

Etymology: Gk, elaunein + L, trahere, to draw

any therapeutic apparatus that uses an elastic device to pull on a limb.

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