This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fracture Management, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Weight allowed in skeletal traction up to: 
Select and explain. 
A. 5 kg, B. 10 kg, C. 20 kg, D. 30 kg
C: 20 kg
Answer: C: 20 kg 
Explanation: SKIN AND SKELETAL TRACTION Skin traction Skeletal traction Indication Mild to moderate force Moderate to severe force Weight permitted 4-5 kg Up to 20 kg Applied with Buck's traction (conventional skin traction) or Gallow's / Bryant 's traction for fracture femur < 2 yr K wire, Ilizarov's wire Crutchfield's tong Steinmann pin, Denham pin are used for skeletal traction