<prompt> Gallows traction is used for fracture:AIIMS Nov 2013, May 2013, May 2012, Nov 2011Shaft femurNeck femurShaft tibiaTibial tuberosity  <response>: Ans. a. Shaft femur Ref: Apiey 9ep86J. laheshwari 3rdl 22Gallows traction is used for treatment of fracture shaft of femur, in infants and children 2 years of age.Gallows Traction Gallows traction is used for treatment of fracture shaft of femur, in infants and children 2 years of age. 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 he lifted just off the bed so that the weight of the body provides counter traction and the fracture is reduced. 