Russell traction

Rus·sell trac·tion

(rŭs'ĕl), an improvement of Buck extension that permits the resultant vector of the applied traction force to be changed; for fractures of the femur.

Russell traction

Orthopedics A splintless type of balanced lower limb traction effected by holding the skin of the whole leg with adhesive plaster. See Traction.

Rus·sell trac·tion

(rŭs'ĕl trak'shŭn) A means of applying traction to one or both legs using 5-10 lb weights per leg. The leg is lifted off the bed in a sling.

Russell,

R. Hamilton, Australian surgeon, 1860-1933. Russell traction - an improvement of Buck extension that permits the resultant vector of the applied traction force to be changed, for fractures of the femur.Russell-Taylor classificationRussell-Taylor nailRussell-Taylor rod