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Principles of Traction and Fixation in Femoral Shaft Fractures

Quick fact

While traction was the standard of care for femoral shaft fractures for over a century, today intramedullary nailing is the gold standard, allowing patients to walk within days instead of months of bed rest.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard of putting a broken leg in traction, but why do surgeons now prefer sticking a metal rod inside the bone?