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Sager® Emergency Traction Splints and the Minto Fracture Kit
Sager® Emergency Traction Splints have six (6) basic components consisting of;
• The Carrying Case
• The Abductor Bridle (Thigh Strap)
• The Splint Proper
• The Leg Cravat Kit
• The Pedal Pinion (Figure Eight (8)
Strap)
• The Malleolar Harness (Ankle
Harnesses)
Articulating Base and Cushion
Carrying Case
The Carrying Case has been designed to provide easy access and storage of all Sager® components
and accessories. The Super Sager® Form III Combo Pac Carry Cases have been designed to store both
Adult/Child and Infant Sager® models all in one convenient case!
Splint Proper
The Splint Proper consists of the Ischial Perineal Cushion and Saddle Base, the Outer and Inner
Telescoping Shafts, the Cross Bar Harness, Traction Scale and Traction Handle or Traction (Pulley) Wheel.
The Articulating Base and Cushion enables anatomically and physiologically correct countertraction
to be applied against the bony structures of the Pelvis. These structures include the Ischial
Tuberosity, Ischial Ramus, Pubic Ramus, Pubic Symphysis and Mons Pubis. These hard points
ensure fail safe countertraction — no matter what the patient’s position may be! The Articulating
Base and Cushion bends laterally for seating and exacting conformance to the Ischial Tuberosity.
It is interesting to note that Sager’s Ischial Perineal Cushion provides the same safe and secure mode
of support as a bicycle seat.
