A simple way to make traction pins safer.
Prevention of inadvertent injuries to patients and hospital staff becomes more important than ever in today's hospital environment. The sharp ends of traction pins, a previous hazard, can be made safe using materials easily found throughout the hospital. Our method uses items that are easily replaced and easy to apply.
Waldman
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Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jones
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D001858:Bone Nails; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation*