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Don H. O'Donoghue, MD
Oklahoma City

JAMA. 1968;206(13):2899-2900.

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To the Editor:—

I have just read the letter from Robert A. Gatter, MD, in regard to "Tennis-Shoe Traction" (205:706, 1968). This type of traction has been used since time immemorial, for treatment of various complaints of the lower extremities. It is indeed extremely easy to apply and all the necessary equipment is maintained in the home. However, many complications in this type of traction arise. Any traction of more than 4 or 5 lb applied to the foot, particularly of a child, through a shoe, whether it be a tennis shoe, work shoe, plaster boot, or other, is open to many dangers. In this type, the major traction is applied on the dorsum of the foot. On the dorsum and sides of the foot the skin is quite thin. There is very little subcutaneous tissue. The metatarsals present themselves along with the anterior tarsal bones almost directly subcutaneously. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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