 Traction
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The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)
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D014143
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E04.555.720
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| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 1994 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Traction" by people in Profiles.
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Tominaga J, Bankier AA, Lee KS, Leung AN, Remy-Jardin M, Akira M, Arakawa H, Boiselle PM, Franquet T, Fujimoto K, Gevenois PA, Goo JM, Grenier PA, Hatabu H, Ichikado K, Im JG, Johkoh T, Lee KN, Lynch DA, Noma S, Song JW, Sakai F, Sugiyama Y. Inter-observer agreement in identifying traction bronchiectasis on computed tomography: its improvement with the use of the additional criteria for chronic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia. Jpn J Radiol. 2019 Nov; 37(11):773-780.
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Welton KL, Garabekyan T, Kraeutler MJ, Vogel-Abernathie LA, Raible D, Goodrich JA, Mei-Dan O. Effects of Hip Arthroscopy Without a Perineal Post on Venous Blood Flow, Muscle Damage, Peripheral Nerve Conduction, and Perineal Injury: A Prospective Study. Am J Sports Med. 2019 07; 47(8):1931-1938.
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Mitchell UH, Helgeson K, Mintken P. Physiological effects of physical therapy interventions on lumbar intervertebral discs: A systematic review. Physiother Theory Pract. 2017 Sep; 33(9):695-705.
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Lewis SJ, Zamorano JJ, Goldstein CL. Treatment of severe pediatric spinal deformities. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Oct-Nov; 34 Suppl 1:S1-5.
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Dinkins EM, Stevens-Lapsley J. Management of symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome with use of a traction straight leg raise: a preliminary case series. Man Ther. 2013 Aug; 18(4):299-302.
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Flierl MA, Stahel PF, Hak DJ, Morgan SJ, Smith WR. Traction table-related complications in orthopaedic surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2010 Nov; 18(11):668-75.
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Sobolewski BA, Mittiga MR, Reed JL. Atlantoaxial rotary subluxation after minor trauma. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2008 Dec; 24(12):852-6.
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Stecker MS, Johnson MS, Ying J, McLennan G, Agarwal DM, Namyslowski J, Ahmad I, Shah H, Butty S, Casciani T. Time to hemostasis after traction removal of tunneled cuffed central venous catheters. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2007 Oct; 18(10):1232-9; quiz 1240.
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Althausen PL, Hak DJ. Lower extremity traction pins: indications, technique, and complications. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2002 Jan; 31(1):43-7.
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Sink EL, Karol LA, Sanders J, Birch JG, Johnston CE, Herring JA. Efficacy of perioperative halo-gravity traction in the treatment of severe scoliosis in children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2001 Jul-Aug; 21(4):519-24.
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