Gallows Traction is used for-
Correct Answer: Fracture shaft femur in children
Description: (Refer: Mohindra’s Fundamentals of Orthopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 23, 531)
Conservative management of femur fractures in children
0-2 years:- Plaster spica or modified Bryant or Gallows traction or Pavlick harness (<6 month of age)
2-10 years:- Split Russell traction
10-15 years:- 90-90 degree femoral skeletal traction
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