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KMID : 0377619830450030189
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Korean Jungang Medical Journal
1983 Volume.45 No. 3 p.189 ~ p.192
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Skeletal Traction in Treatment of Fracture Dislocation of the Cervical Spine with Locked Facets
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Abstract
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For the patient with fracture dislocation of the cervical spine, skeletal traction method is simple, safe and effective way to decompress and protect the spinal cord reestablishing the normal alignment of the spine. Skeletal traction is indicated as the initial treatment for the reduction of cervical fracture dislocations, and when properly applied, this method eliminate the necessity of laminectomy, spinal fusion, and the use of plaster supports in almost all cases of injury to this part of the spine.
The results were satisfactory in most of our patients and the incidence of com-plication was negligiable or minor. The technique for correct application is briefly described.
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