Applying a pulling force on a fracture to restore normal alignment is called:
A) traction.
B) fixation.
C) fusion.
D) arthroplasty.
A) traction.
Traction is applying a pulling force on a fracture. Fixation is a procedure to
stabilize a fractured bone while it heals. A fusion is immobilizing adjacent bones. An
arthroplasty is a surgical repair of a joint.
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