World War I and the Thomas Splint: A Historical Review

Mil Med. 2024 Apr 24:usae108. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usae108. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe Thomas splint, the first practical traction splint for femoral fractures, revolutionized the capabilities of military medicine. Its usage in WWI lowered the mortality rate from 80% to nearly 15%. Its development not only shaped modern orthopedics but also established the splint as standard equipment in hospitals worldwide.PMID:38656831 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae108
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