Arm traction device and method of using same

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1994-01-24

1995-05-30

Bennett, Chris A.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Skeletal traction applicator

602 21, 602 6, 606 54, A61F 5048

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054197562

ABSTRACT:
A traction bar for use in combination with a hand wrap or hand and arm wraps for suspending and orienting a patient's hand and arm in a substantially elevated position during a surgical procedure and for maintaining a patient's hand and arm in that orientation and location without unduly constricting circulation in the patient's hand or arm. The hand wrap is attached about the patient's closed fist and the traction bar is bendable and includes VELCRO hook material so that the traction bar may be conformed to the hand and attach itself securely in place to the top and two opposing side surfaces of the hand wrapped fist so that rotational or traction forces may be applied to the hand and arm. In this configuration, the lifting and orientation forces do not exert excess pressure at a particular position such as on the patient's wrist, so that the flow of blood to and from the patient's hand and fingers is not constricted. The attachment of the traction bar to the hand and arm wrap provides for substantially complete immobility of the hand and/or arm where enclosed by the wraps, and thus affords stable positioning of the hand or arm during surgery.

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