Which splint is used in management of fracture shaft femur in age group of 2 - 10 years?: (A) Split russel traction, (B) Gallows traction, (C) Bucks traction, (D) Brandth traction
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Split russel traction * In children, conservative treatment is given by:-i) 0-2 yeas : - Plaster spica or modified Bryant or Gallow's traction or pavllic harness (< 6 month of age).ii) 2-10 years: - Split Russel tractioniii) 10-15 years : - 90-90deg femoral skeletal traction.