A 78-year-old retired teacher with a history of osteoporosis has fallen in her bathroom and sustained a subcapital femoral fracture. She is scheduled for an open reduction and internal fixa-tion (ORIF) procedure in the morning
Which type of traction will most likely be implemented? a. Bryant
b. Buck
c. Pelvic
d. Crutchfield tongs
B
Buck traction is used to stabilize the fracture. The other options are not applicable.
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