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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 63-B, Issue 3, 362-366
Copyright © 1981 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery

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The use of Perkins' traction in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures

RA Buxton

The treatment of fractures of the femoral shaft by traction may delay union and produce stiffness of the knee. The technique of Perkins' method is described and the results reported in 50 cases. All patients had at least 120 degrees of flexion of the knee when traction was discontinued, and 47 patients were considered to have clinical and radiological union of the fracture by 12 weeks. The main complications of the method was loosening of the Denham pin or infection of the pin-track in the proximal tibia. It is suggested that Perkins' traction is an excellent form of treatment for fractures of the femoral shaft, and has several advantages over other forms of traction.




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Hip, Knee, Trauma, Upper limb, Foot & Ankle, Paediatrics, Oncology, Spine, Arthroplasty, General