Skin Traction Kit

For an adult, the skin can sustain upto 5 KG of traction. If more than this weight is required to obtain on maintain a reduction Skeletal traction must be used. One should always avoid using the skeletal traction in children
Skin Traction can be used
by Children
Temporary traction - only a few days e.g. Preoperative
Traction for force or weight less than 5Kg