Application of PVC pipes as an adjustable bilateral traction device in lower limb fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To introduce a new type of simple adjustable bilateral bidirectional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube traction device and discuss the value of using this device before surgery in patients with lower limb fractures.

Methods

To introduce the manufacturing process of an adjustable bilateral traction device made of PVC pipes. From August 2018 to November 2019, the data of 36 patients with lower limb fractures who were treated with this traction device were retrospectively analysed. The treatment outcomes were analysed, including length of both lower limbs, fracture reduction, lower limb mobility, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, incidence of complications, and patient satisfaction.

Results

All patients were able to move the affected limb immediately after using t

SUBMITTER: Sun H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500906 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature