A guide to an improvised femoral traction splint in a resource-limited setting

A femoral traction splint is a mechanical device that uses traction to align and provide stability to femoral fractures. The use of this device has many benefits however there is still limited availability in low- and middle-income countries. This article provides the reader with a step by step guid...

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Main Authors: S. Swanepoel, B. Bonner, B. Salence, K. Evans, S. Maqungo, N. Kauta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X21000161