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Gallow's traction is used for fracture:(AIIMS Nov 2013, May 2013, May 2012, Nov 2011)
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The correct answer is  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.