Talk:Traction (orthopedics)

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Author speaks in first person plural when referring to that which "our" study apparently evidences. Sounds like someone discussing their own original research. 1canuckbuck (talk) 22:15, 25 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

A more modern photo would be a great addition. 107.77.193.183 (talk) 18:24, 8 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

this article really needs a history section. There's a picture of an ancient application of traction, but was it common all through history? did hunter gatherers do it? was it "discovered"? written about? 2603:8001:D3F0:87E0:0:0:0:1DF6 (talk) 07:26, 5 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]