Gallows Traction is used for
Correct Answer: Fracture shaft femur in children
Description: Conservative management of femur fractures in children0-2 years:- Plaster spica or modified Bryant or Gallows traction or Pavlick harness (<6 month of age)2-10 years:- Split Russell traction10-15 years:- 90-90 degree femoral skeletal traction(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 23, 531)
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