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Agnes Hunt traction is used for?
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The correct answer is  Agnes Hunt traction is used for correction of mild flexion deformity of hip joint in poliomyelitis. Traction used for trochanteric fracture - Russell's traction Traction used for fracture shaft of femur in adults - Perkin's traction Traction used for low backache - Buck's traction Ref : maheswari 9th ed