Gallow's traction is used for fracture:(AIIMS Nov 2013, May 2013, May 2012, Nov 2011)
Ans. a. Shaft femur (Ref: Apiey 9/ep86J. \laheshwari 3rd/l 22)Gallow's traction is used for treatment of fracture shaft of femur, in infants and children <2 years of age.Gallow's Traction* Gallow's traction is used for treatment of fracture shaft of femur, in infants and children <2 years of age.* 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 he lifted just off the bed so that the weight of the body provides counter traction and the fracture is reduced.
Shaft femur
Neck femur
Shaft tibia
Tibial tuberosity
Fracture Shaft Femur