There are two groups of traction splints: Non-half-ring group, which includes the Sager splint, and the most advanced; CT-EMS, Carbon Fiber traction system. The basic principle is that one end of the …

Sep 15, 2025 · Conscious patients with fractured femurs automatically grab their thighs in an effort to splint and “auto-traction” their own legs to combat the spasm/pain cycle. Traction splints provide …

Traction splint is a useful emergency tool to align the femur fracture better, increase arterial blood flow, decrease pain and spasm, and reduce the risk of further injury from fractured bone fragments.

May 29, 2025 · Femoral traction splints are used to temporarily stabilize and possibly reduce femoral shaft fractures. Femoral traction splints are designed to apply traction to the lower portion of the leg, …

Dec 3, 2025 · A traction splint is a specialized medical device used in emergency settings to stabilize specific long bone fractures, primarily in large, muscular limbs. It applies a steady, continuous pulling …

Mar 7, 2025 · The STS Gen2 is the perfect solution for those who need a reliable, easy-to-use and effective traction splint. Its advanced design and versatile features make it a must-have device for …

A traction splint is a device used to reduce patient pain, secure a leg in an appropriate position, and restore length to the femur in cases of extremity injuries.

Traction splinting is a useful tool for femur fracture alignment, increasing arterial blood flow, decreasing pain, and reducing the risk of further injury from fractured bone fragments. Traction splinting should …

Nov 18, 2021 · Traction splints use a combination of straps, rigid poles, and mechanical advantages to provide a pulling force to the affected leg. The loss of a supporting structure for the large muscles of …

A traction splint is used to prevent further vascular injury from isolated, mid-shaft femur fractures. A traction splint can be placed bilateral if needed. Contraindicated if there are fractures in the pelvis, …