Hare Traction Splint

18 March 2024
Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Kuala Lumpur.
Group B2
Application guide:
1. Stabilize the injured leg.
2. Position the splint against the uninjured leg to adjust the length.
3. Place splint under the patient's leg and place the ischial pad against the ischial tuberosity.
4. Adjust splint to length, then attach ischial strap over the groin and thigh.
5. Apply the ankle hitch to the patient.
6. Apply gentle but firm traction until the injured leg length is approximately equal to the uninjured leg length.
7. Secure the remaining velcro straps around the leg.
8. Reassess neurovascular function.