Gallows traction is applied for fracture of which bone: (A) Tibia, (B) Radius, (C) Humerus, (D) Femur
Answer is D. * Gallow's traction is used for the treatment of fracture of shaft of femur in children less than 2 years old and those weighing less than 12kg.* The treatment for fracture of shaft of femur is based on age group. - <5 years old - Spica - 5-10 years old - Titanium elastic nail system - >10 years - Intramedullary nailing - this is the method of choice for most femoral shaft fractures.