Skeletal traction is given by -a) K-wireb) Pavlik harnessc) Denham pind) Steinmann's pine) Rush pin

Contraindications of skin traction Skin damage or sepsis in the area. Deep vein thrombosis Suspected vascular defecit Anaesthetic limb (neurological deficit). Force required is > 5 kg & for long duration due to changes of peeling off of skin. In small abrasions it can be applied with proper padding but large abrasions are relative contraindications