Innovative and cost-effective hanger traction for proximal phalanx Fracture: A case report
This case report highlights the use of a novel, low-cost hanger traction method for the management of a proximal phalanx fracture in a financially constrained patient. The method, inspired by historical techniques from the Mother Journal (1939) by Allyn King Foster Jr., was adapted with modern materials to provide effective treatment in resource-limited settings. The results demonstrate that this approach is not only cost-effective but also customizable, making it a viable alternative to expensive surgical interventions for underserved populations.
Authors
- Aditya Mahajan
- Suhas Deshmukh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4329-792X)
- Raj Patil
- S D Deodhar
- Binod Raut
- Ananta Kulkarni
- Shreeya Revale
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Case Reports in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22271/27081494.2025.v7.i1d.170
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00