In 2 years old child gallows traction is applied. Child is suffering from fracture OHMS 'Vov 201? if
Ans. c. Fracture shaft of femur Russel's traction or Thomas splint is used for fracture shaft femur in older children. Gallow's Traction Gallow's traction is used for treatment of fracture shaft of femur, in infants and children <2 years of ageQ. Weight must not be >12 kgs Both the fractured and the normal femur are placed in skin traction and infant is suspended by these from a special frame. The buttocks should be lifted just off the bed so that the weight of the body provides counter traction and the fracture is reduced.
Neck of femur
Greater trochanter of femur
Fracture shaft of femur
Shaft of tibia