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Apply ankle hitch tightly around the leg, slightly above the ankle bone (as pictured). Tighten stirrup by pulling green tabbed strap until snug under heel.

STEP 2

Apply upper thigh system by sliding male buckle under the leg, at the knee, and see-saw upward until positioned in crotch area (as shown). Engage the buckle. A click signals that the buckle is locked. (By pressing together the two tabs on each side of the buckle, it instantly unlocks). Cinch the strap until traction pole receptacle is positioned at the belt line or pelvic crest.

STEP 3

Snap out traction pole. Make sure that
each Joint of pole Is securely seated.

STEP 4

Place traction pole alongside the leg so that one section of tubing (8”) extends beyond the bottom of the foot. Adjust pole length as required, i.e. adult, pediatric, etc. Insert pole end or ends into traction pole receptacle.

STEP 5

Secure elastic strap around knee, as shown.

STEP 6

Place yellow tab over dart end, as shown.
Apply traction by pulling red tab. As a guide,
apply approximately 10% of body weight to a maximum of 15 pounds tension. Patient comfort will be your primary objective. Traction may be applied smoothly by grasping strap on each side
of buckle and simultaneously feeding and pulling with equal pressure.

Tension for traction should be in accordance
with local protocols

STEP 7

Finish packaging by applying upper (thigh) and lower (ankle) elastic straps, as shown. Splint as required. Long spine board, board splint, tying legs together or any other accepted method.

Note: Antishock trousers may easily be applied over the K.T.D.