The Sterotrac skin traction kit provides clinical-grade skin traction for maintaining bone alignment after dislocation or fracture reduction. The kit enables trained medical and paramedic personnel to apply controlled traction to maintain correct bone position during patient transport and early recovery.
Compliance Summary: This kit is a clinical medical device for use by trained medical and paramedic personnel. Skin traction application requires specific clinical training in traction technique, limb assessment, and neurovascular monitoring.
Who should use a skin traction kit?
Skin traction is a clinical procedure performed by trained medical professionals - paramedics, emergency department staff, and orthopaedic practitioners. It should never be applied by untrained personnel as incorrect application can cause nerve damage, circulatory compromise, or worsen the injury.
What is skin traction used for?
Skin traction applies a pulling force to a limb through adhesive traction tape applied to the skin surface. It is used to maintain bone alignment after dislocation reduction, correct mild deformity, relieve muscle spasm around fractures, and support the limb during transport to hospital.