The effect of skin traction on pain relief in patients with isolated intertrochanteric fractures, a randomized clinical trial

The effect of skin traction on pain relief in patients with isolated intertrochanteric fractures, a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Hip fractures are common in elderly patients. The surgery is usually delayed due to underlying conditions, and pain control is crucial while the patient is cleared for surgery. In this randomized controlled trial (RCT) study, we hypothesized that the application of skin traction...

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Main Authors: Sara Kheiri, Hossein Akbari Aghdam, Mehdi Motififard, Navid Gharib Gashteh Shahi, Mohammad Saleki Mehrjardi, Tayebe Rezaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Skin traction
Visual Analogue Scale
VAS
Analgesics
Hip fractures
RCT
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06135-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06135-0

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