Gallows Traction is used for-
High-Yield Explanation
(Refer: Mohindra’s Fundamentals of Orthopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 23, 531)
Conservative management of femur fractures in children
0-2 years:- Plaster spica or modified Bryant or Gallows traction or Pavlick harness (<6 month of age)
2-10 years:- Split Russell traction
10-15 years:- 90-90 degree femoral skeletal traction