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chandani

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The patient has fallen and broken her leg. To keep the leg bones aligned and to reduce muscle spasms, the physician orders the patient to be placed in ____________.
 
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_________________ increase muscle tension but do not change the length of muscle fibers.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Buck's traction
Buck's traction is the most common type of adult skin traction. It is applied to the legs to provide temporary immobilization of the hip while reducing muscle spasms, contractures, and dislocations.

Answer to Question 2

Isometric contractions
Isometric contractions increase muscle tension but do not change the length of muscle fibers.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

EAN94

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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