The nurse explains to the parents of a patient in traction that skeletal traction is used for days or weeks until the bone is ready for casting or ___________ (surgery to place the bones in their proper position.)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
open reduction
28A. cervical
28B. thoracic
28C. skull
29A. nail bed
29B. 3
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