You will also be given traction boots and ropes. Your nurse will review the instructions with you. Use only rubbing alcohol for skin under traction boots. Red areas develop that do not fade. Sores occur on skin beneath the traction boot.
Boots tear and become unusable.
Water bag leaks and can not be patched. Traction frame bends or breaks. All information provided on this Web site is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis, prognosis or treatment for any specific condition or individual. Always seek the advice of your physician or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The information found here is not meant to substitute for the advice of a qualified physician.