This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Agnes Hunt traction is used for? 
Select and explain. 
A. Flexion deformity of hip, B. Trochanteric fracture, C. Fracture shaft of femur in adults, D. Low backache
A: Flexion deformity of hip
Answer: A: Flexion deformity of hip 
Explanation: 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