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. 1997 Dec;22(6):730-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0266-7681(97)80435-4.

Pins and Rubbers Traction System

X de Soras  1 , P de Mourgues, D Guinard, F Moutet
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Pins and Rubbers Traction System

X de Soras et al. J Hand Surg Br. 1997 Dec.

Abstract

The Pins and Rubbers Traction System (PRTS) is a mobile frame created with wires to support elastic traction, which produces a ligamentotaxis effect in the same direction and of the same intensity whatever the position of the joint. This technique has been used in 11 cases of complex PIP joint fractures with eight excellent results. The advantages are simplicity, adaptability, the possibility of immediate mobilization, reasonable cost and relatively small bulk.

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