Conclusion
fractures, ’ pain, intertrochanteric hip fractures
In conclusion, in our research, skin traction application affected neither the patients’ mean VAS scores nor the mean morphine dosage administered daily in patients with isolated intertrochanteric fractures. Considering the limited hospital time and resources and its burden on both patients and medical staff, we recommend removing skin traction from the routine protocols for patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures, and considering other potential options for patients’ pain relief instead.