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While a fractured tibia (the larger of the two major lower leg bones in mammals) is healing, it must be held horizontal and kept under some tension so that the bones will heal properly to prevent a permanent limp. One way to do this is to support the leg by using a variation of the Russell traction apparatus. (See the figure) The lower leg (including the foot) of a particular patient weighs 46.7 , all of which must be supported by the traction apparatus.
While a fractured tibia (the larger of the two major lower leg bones in mammals) is healing, it must be held horizontal and kept under some tension so that the bones will heal properly to prevent a permanent limp. One way to do this is to support the leg by using a variation of the Russell traction apparatus. (See the figure) The lower leg (including the foot) of a particular patient weighs 46.7 , all of which must be supported by the traction apparatus.
