Equinus contracture following Bryant's traction

Orthopedics. 1978 Jul-Aug;1(4):311-2. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-19780701-09.

Abstract

A case of a 14-year-old girl with both foot and hip sequelae secondary to the use of Bryant's traction at the age of 2 years, 8 months, is presented. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of Bryant's traction, which should be used with discretion, if at all.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery
  • Foot Deformities, Acquired / etiology*
  • Hip Dislocation / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Traction / adverse effects*