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Orthopaedics JIPMER 2018 399218ca

Gallows traction is applied for fracture of which bone

A
Tibia
B
Radius
C
Humerus
D
Femur
High-Yield Explanation
* 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.

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