Traction, Pin/Cast careOnline version Traction, Pin/Cast care review by Vanessa 1 TRACTION 2 cast care Ropes HANG FREELY Weights HANG FREEDLY weights off the floor maintain PROPER BONE ALIGNMENT pin care may be performed by LPN/RN soaked sterile gauze serous drainage is expected cleanse pin going upward elevate extremity to decrease swelling use blow dryer if itching is experienced ice for swelling