A Patient, Age 68, Has Suffered an Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Right

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 68, has suffered an intertrochanteric fracture of the right hip. Before surgery, to provide support and comfort, an immobilizing device is applied. This is called a

• A) Thomas splint.
• B) Bryant's traction.
• C) Russell's traction
• D) Buck's traction.

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