Lateral traction

Lateral traction
Definition
Lateral traction is a technique in which tension is used to move a body part to the side or away from its original location.
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Physical exam: A visual inspection often accomplished by gentle eversion of the anal verge with lateral traction on the buttocks is the best method of identifying an anal fissure.

See also: Surgery, Deficiency, Symptom, Carcinoma, Death