A pre-hospital clinician is using a Thomas traction splint for a mid-shaft femoral fracture. What is the primary therapeutic benefit of applying tract...

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A pre-hospital clinician is using a Thomas traction splint for a mid-shaft femoral fracture. What is the primary therapeutic benefit of applying traction?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of pain through realignment of bone ends and reduction of thigh compartment volume, limiting blood loss

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Facilitation of radiographic imaging during transport

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Prevention of fat embolism syndrome

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Definitive fracture reduction before hospital arrival

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Prevention of compartment syndrome

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Traction Splinting

A pre-hospital clinician is using a Thomas traction splint for a mid-shaft femoral fracture. What is the primary therapeutic benefit of applying traction?