English to Portuguese Medical Medical: Instruments

Equipment
A flat-topped radiolucent table
A rolled flannel blanket or 3 L saline bag to elevate the ipsilateral hemipelvis
Radiolucent ramp pillow or stack of flannels for under the leg
Fine-wire tensioned traction bow for traction (if desired)

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Indirect reduction of the fracture is performed with a combination of either manual traction or a tensioned fine-wire traction bow and weights, as well as manipulation of the fracture to restore alignment.