The ready-to-use skin traction kit is provided with two strongly adhesive plaster strips. It serves as an extension in the case of fractures of the thigh or lower leg bones. The skin traction kit is adhered to the lower leg and additionally fixed with the enclosed bandage. Weights can be attached to the affixed strings via a suitable roller system. The bandage is adequately padded in the ankle region. The skin traction kits are individually packed.