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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-06-01
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Series: | African Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X21000161 |