How To Apply a Femoral Traction Splint By James Y McCue, MD, University of California San Francisco - Fresno Reviewed / Revised Apr 2021 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Femoral traction splints are used to temporarily stabilize and possibly reduce femoral shaft fractures.