Key result
Excessive traction during fracture treatment or any injury resulting in stretching of the arterial system can initiate diffuse arterial spasm.
Why the study?
Does traction or stretch of the arterial system produce arterial spasm in the lower extremities?
Does traction or stretch of the arterial system produce arterial spasm in the lower extremities?
Traction or stretching of the arterial system, such as during fracture treatment, can induce diffuse arterial spasm.
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May warrant traction caution in fractures; animal data leave open human translation.
Mustard et al. (1953) studied this question. Excessive traction during fracture treatment or any injury resulting in stretching of the arterial system can initiate diffuse arterial spasm.
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