The pulling or stretching of the musculoskeletal system to treat fractured bones and dislocated, arthritic, or other diseased joints is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


traction

Traction is the pulling or stretching of the musculoskeletal system to treat fractured bones and dislocated, arthritic, or other diseased joints.

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