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Traction

Known as: Tractions, in traction 
The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light… 
National Institutes of Health

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Educational aspectsSPLINT, TRACTIONTraction TechniqueTraction using Vinke tongs

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Orthopedic Surgical ProceduresOrthopedics

Narrower (1)

buck's traction

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Soft Substrates Promote Homogeneous Self-Renewal of Embryonic Stem Cells via Downregulating Cell-Matrix Tractions
Maintaining undifferentiated mouse embryonic stem cell (mESC) culture has been a major challenge as mESCs cultured in Leukemia… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
FRET measurements of cell-traction forces and nano-scale clustering of adhesion ligands varied by substrate stiffness.
The mechanical properties of cell adhesion substrates regulate cell phenotype, but the mechanism of this relation is currently… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Contemporary strain rates in the northern Basin and Range province from GPS data
We investigate the distribution of active deformation in the northern Basin and Range province using data from continuous GPS… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
A micromachined device provides a new bend on fibroblast traction forces.
We have measured the traction forces generated by fibroblasts using a novel micromachined device that is capable of determining… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Early dentofacial features of Class II malocclusion: a longitudinal study from the deciduous through the mixed dentition.
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Comparison of the potency, kinetics and voltage-dependency of a series of uncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonists in vitro with anticonvulsive and motor impairment activity in vivo
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Capsule contraction syndrome
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Vitreous surgery for macular holes.
Review
1991
Review
1991
Avoidance of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Highly Cited
1960
Highly Cited
1960
Tissue behavior during orthodontic tooth movement
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