Patent ID: 8273044

Claim:
A traction splint device for applying traction to a broken or fractured leg, comprising: an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein said elongated shaft is adapted to be positioned alongside a leg of a patient; a first support connected to said first end of said elongated shaft; wherein said first support includes a center brace extending therefrom and wherein said center brace has a notch angling downwardly and rearwardly from a top surface of said center brace; wherein said center brace of said first support is adapted to be positioned forwardly of a lower end of said leg; and a plurality of adjustable stabilizing straps traversing said elongated shaft and adapted to constrain said leg with respect to said elongated shaft; wherein said at least one said plurality of adjustable stabilizing straps is adapted to wrap around said notch of said center brace to secure said lower end of said leg; wherein said center brace includes a projecting portion to project forwardly from said top surface of said center brace beyond said notch.