Practicals · Orthopaedics · Casts, splints and traction
Application of traction (skin/skeletal)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Year 1 (NMC)
Videos and resources
- VideoTraction: Principles, Types, Skin & Skeletal, Fixed... - YouTube
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Apply all types of POP casts/slabs, splints and tractions as per need.” ( NMC curriculum, page 10)
“Apply skeletal tractions including skull tongs.” ( NMC curriculum, page 10)