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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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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