A new self-drilling skull traction device with flexion-extension modification. Technical note.
A new tong has been designed that can be attached to the skull using the three-prong principle. It may act as a rigid integral part of the skull, or may simply swivel in the same manner as all contemporary tongs. This ability to function as a rigid attachment allows for flexion or extension of the patient's neck if indicated. The need for incisions or extra drills has been eliminated.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012886:Skull; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation*