Permanent traction is a procedure that is performed continuously over a period of weeks or months to maintain the desired position or lengthen a limb. This technique is used in medicine to treat various conditions such as scoliosis, foot deformities, hip dysplasia and other musculoskeletal conditions.
The process of permanent traction can be achieved in a variety of ways, depending on the purpose of the procedure and the patient. For example, a brace may be used to treat scoliosis to keep the spine in the correct position. This brace is usually worn for several months to allow the spine to realign.
To lengthen a limb, doctors may use special devices that apply constant traction to the limb to allow it to grow to a certain size. These devices are called distractors and are usually placed surgically.
Permanent traction can be a long and difficult process and requires patience and persistence from the patient. However, if the procedure is performed correctly and under the supervision of an experienced physician, it can lead to significant improvements in the patient's condition.
Some patients may experience discomfort during the procedure because traction creates a constant pull on a limb or specific part of the body. However, most people get used to the feeling of heaviness within a few days or weeks.
In general, constant traction is an effective method of treating certain musculoskeletal conditions. It can help patients achieve their desired results, but requires patience and persistence. Therefore, if you are faced with problems of the musculoskeletal system, be sure to consult an experienced doctor so that he can recommend the most effective treatment method in your case.
Traction is a series of passive exercises that are performed to partially or completely restore the length of a damaged or insufficient limb. Suction therapy stimulates blood circulation and stimulates growth. Some traction methods may produce a long-lasting or sustained stretch, while others may produce an intense but short-lived stretch.
A variety of techniques for influencing the damaged joint, differing in their specificity and mechanism of action, are used, with varying strength and duration of stretching, both in the early and later stages of treatment. For example, in case of a “heel” injury, traction is fixed and treated at an early stage of a traumatic disease (traumatic toxicosis), which effectively eliminates pain and blood stagnation. In case of severe traumatic disease, when the joint has completely lost its range of motion and cannot perform any physical activity, traction or compression therapy is indicated. The goal of the procedure is to stop further compression of the capsular-ligamentous apparatus of the joint and restore its function, which is carried out by a single large stretch or constant tension. Traction produces a controlled expansion of the joints, which occurs due to dosed stretching of the muscles (mainly on the opposite side). Currently, two methods of traction are used - underwater and dry.