Thomas Splint With Pearson Attachment. PPT Orthopaedic Traction PowerPoint Presentation ID210938 The Thomas splint (half ring) is applied in various ways: with the ring fitted Assemble the Thomas splint and Pearson's attachment • Estimate/measure the length of the thigh to ensure that the screws of the Pearson's is In line with the knee • The Pearson's attachment must be under the Thomas sphnt 5
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Page 2 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Easily adjustable to a number of leg lengths, the Pearson attachment can be added to the Thomas Splint to offer Selecting the correct sized splint and hoop is made easier as the system is designed to be adjustable Select a full or half ring Thomas splint that is 2 in
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Page 2 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Easily adjustable to a number of leg lengths, the Pearson attachment can be added to the Thomas Splint to offer Selecting the correct sized splint and hoop is made easier as the system is designed to be adjustable Thomas Allis forceps Thomas brace Thomas cervical collar brace Thomas classification Thomas collar Thomas collar cervical orthosis Thomas extrapolated bar graft Thomas fracture frame Thomas full-ring splint Thomas heel Thomas hinged splint Thomas hyperextension frame Thomas Kapsule instruments Thomas knee. posteriorly against the ischium or anteriorly in the groin
Thomas Splint And Pearson Attachment. In common procedures, a canvas or bandage-strip sling supports the lower leg to provide knee flexion, while a. For example, the Pearson attachment on a Thomas splint allows knee movement during traction treatment of a femoral fracture; overbody or lateral skeletal traction allows elbow motion while maintaining alignment of a humeral fracture.
PPT Chapter 67 Musculoskeletal Care Modalities PowerPoint. Thomas Splint Pearson Attachments are commonly used to supplement Thomas Splints in providing lower leg support for patients with fractured femurs Page 2 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Easily adjustable to a number of leg lengths, the Pearson attachment can be added to the Thomas Splint to offer Selecting the correct sized splint and hoop is made easier as the system is designed to be adjustable