title: A traction jig for reduction of distal radial fractures.
abstract: A traction jig is described which facilitates the closed reduction of extra-articular distal radial fractures and which maintains the reduction whilst a plaster cast is applied. The jig is suitable for use by a single operator in an Accident and Emergency department setting.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Royal London Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK. davidwise2@hotmail.com
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wise
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Coats
authors.forename: Ram
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Persad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods