This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fracture Shaft Femur, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Gallows Traction is used for - 
Select and explain. 
A. Fracture Shaft tibia in children, B. Fracture shaft femur in children, C. Fracture shaft tibia in adults, D. Fracture shaft Femur in adults
B: Fracture shaft femur in children
Answer: B: Fracture shaft femur in children 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Fracture shaft femur in children Conservative management of femur fractures in childreni) 0-2 years: - 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: - 90-90 degree femoral skeletal traction.