Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 138-143, August 2006

A brief review of the effects of preoperative skin traction on hip fractures

  • Kelly Foster, DN, RNA (Staff Nurse)

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Chapel Allerton Hospital, Chapel Town Road, Leeds, LS7 4SA

Editor’s comments To begin to get to grips with the evidence relating to perennial orthopaedic nursing care issues such as traction for hip fractures is daunting for many. This study is a personal perspective based on a brief review of the research to date.

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PII: S1361-3111(06)00064-1

doi:10.1016/j.joon.2006.06.002

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 138-143, August 2006

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