While in Buck's extension traction, the patient may be positioned on the back:

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Position varies with the part of the body to be placed in traction, plus effects of weight and gravity.Body parts are kept aligned anatomically.With Buck's extension, the patient is primarily on his back but may be allowed to turn to the unaffected side for brief periods (10 to 15 minutes).With Buck's extension, the patient is on his back with the head of the bed flat or elevated no more than 30 degrees.With Dunlop's traction, the patient may be tilted on low-shock blocks toward the side opposite the traction.

While in Buck's Extension Traction, the Patient May Be Positioned