<prompt> In 2 years old child gallows traction is applied. Child is suffering from fracture OHMS Vov 201? ifNeck of femurGreater trochanter of femurFracture shaft of femurShaft of tibia  <response>: Ans. c. Fracture shaft of femur Russels traction or Thomas splint is used for fracture shaft femur in older children. Gallows Traction Gallows traction is used for treatment of fracture shaft of femur, in infants and children 2 years of ageQ. Weight must not be 12 kgs Both the fractured and the normal femur are placed in skin traction and infant is suspended by these from a special frame. The buttocks should be lifted just off the bed so that the weight of the body provides counter traction and the fracture is reduced. 