Listen to our episode on lower extremity traction  as Dr. Nwachuku  gives us an excellent overview! 

 Dr. Nwachuku is a trauma specialist currently working at St. Luke’s University Health network. He completed his medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine, residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Med Ctr, and fellowship at Temple University School of Medicine. Today we talk about lower extremity traction, different types, indications, and much more.  

Goal of episode: To learn about lower extremity traction.

We cover:

• Indications for lower extremity traction
• Key anatomical structures to look out for
• Different types of lower extremity traction

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