Illustration of a patient with a leg in traction to aid in the healing of a fractured femur. In skeletal traction, a pin, wire or screw is inserted in the fractured bone. These are connected to a system of ropes and weights which are arranged so the bone can be pulled into the correct position. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Schroeder, Monica |
Bildgröße: | 5100 px × 3300 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |