Leg traction before surgery: does it help or not?
NCT ID NCT06160804
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using skeletal traction (a gentle pull on the leg) before surgery for a broken thigh bone makes the operation easier and reduces pain and blood loss. It included 18 adults who had surgery within 24 hours of their injury. The study was stopped early, so the results are limited.
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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