Finger trap fixture

Regardless of whether they are used in reduction, finger traps are a useful adjunct before the procedure. Traction is applied by attaching the finger traps to the thumb, index, and middle fingers, while keeping the elbow flexed at 90 degrees and the forearm in neutral rotation. Downward traction, using weights, is placed on the distal humerus for at least five minutes before any reduction attempt. This enables muscular relaxation and helps distract the fracture fragments, bringing the radius closer to normal length.