Question

Types of traction used to treat a fracture include all the following except:

a. Bryant traction
b. Halo traction
c. Bucks traction
d. Belvedere traction

Answer 1

d. Belvedere traction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bryant traction, Halo traction, and Bucks traction are used to treat a fracture.

Bryant traction is used in children with problems in their hips or femur fracture.

Halo traction is used to help children with problems in their spine, this traction pulls from the muscles and joints.

Bucks traction is a type of skin traction that helps the bone to be in its proper place to heal correctly.

Answer 2

The answer is D: Belvedere traction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The types of traction used in orthopedics to correct fractures are:

- Bryant traction: It is used in children with femur and pelvis fractures for correction of congenital hip injuries.

- Halo traction: use a vest to immobilize fractures of the neck or spine.

- Buck traction: Ropes are used to immobilize the fracture.