Fracture or Spinal Injury Requiring Stabilization? Traction Can Support Proper Alignment and Healing.
If you are a patient, parent, or caregiver in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur managing a fracture or spinal injury, Traction may be part of your treatment plan. Traction is a method used to gently pull and stabilize bones or the spine to maintain alignment and promote healing.
At Lao Orthopedic Clinic, we provide expert Traction for bone fractures and spinal conditions for patients across Bicol, Naga City, Legazpi City, and Camarines Sur. Our goal is to ensure safe stabilization, continuous monitoring, and patient comfort throughout the healing process.
Traction is an orthopedic technique that applies a controlled pulling force to realign bones and reduce muscle spasms. It is commonly used for certain fractures and spinal conditions.
Maintaining proper alignment before surgery or during healing.
Relieving spinal pressure in selected cases.
Reducing nerve compression and stabilizing injuries.
Includes Buck’s skin traction, using adhesive materials and a weighted pulley system.
Involves inserting a pin into bone for more direct alignment control.
Commonly used for femur fractures.
Used for cervical spine stabilization.
Prevents displacement during healing.
Relieves pain and tension.
Useful before definitive surgical management.
Allows controlled positioning while monitoring progress.
Determines fracture or spinal injury type.
Skin or skeletal traction applied using a weighted pulley system
Ensures proper alignment and patient comfort.
Regular follow-up to assess healing progress.
Traction for bone fractures and spinal conditions requires close supervision to ensure safety.
Patients in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, and Camarines Sur receiving Traction require careful monitoring.
Regular imaging to confirm positioning.
Prevents complications.
Maintains proper tension balance.
May include casting or surgery if necessary.
Close supervision ensures safe and effective results.
Patients across Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, and Camarines Sur trust Lao Orthopedic Clinic for reliable orthopedic trauma care.
Dr. Lawrence Lao is a trained specialist in Orthopedic Traumatology from East Avenue Medical Center. His credentials include:
His expertise in orthopedic trauma and advanced reconstruction ensures safe and accurate Traction management for patients throughout the Bicol region.
We follow standardized protocols for orthopedic traction therapy, ensuring proper alignment and monitoring.
From admission to follow-up, we prioritize safety and comfort for patients in Camarines Sur and nearby provinces.
Lao Orthopedic Clinic provides complete musculoskeletal care, including Sports Medicine, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Hand, Spine, and Orthopedic Trauma services across Bicol.
Traction is an orthopedic technique that applies controlled pulling force to stabilize fractures or spinal injuries. Lao Orthopedic Clinic offers Traction services in Bicol.
Dr. Lawrence Lao supervises Traction treatment. He completed his medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas, residency at East Avenue Medical Center, fellowship training in Hip and Knee Advanced Reconstruction at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, fellowship in Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy at Thammasat University Hospital, and is a Fellow of the Philippine Orthopedic Association.
Skin traction uses adhesive materials and weights, while skeletal traction involves direct bone pin insertion for stronger alignment control.
Yes, cervical and lumbar traction may be recommended depending on the patient’s spinal condition.
Patients choose Lao Orthopedic Clinic because of Dr. Lawrence Lao’s advanced orthopedic training, board certification as a Fellow of the Philippine Orthopedic Association, and commitment to precise, patient-centered care in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, and Camarines Sur.
If you or your loved one requires Traction for a fracture or spinal injury in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur, Lao Orthopedic Clinic provides safe and carefully monitored treatment.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Lawrence Lao today and receive trusted orthopedic care focused on accurate stabilization, continuous monitoring, and safe recovery.
