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What is Gallow's traction is used in a child with a fracture. Which of the following fracture is treated by Gallow's traction? and explain in detail?
Gallow's traction: It is used for the fracture of shaft of the femur in children from bih to 2 years. This traction continued till sufficient callus forms (3-6 weeks). In this traction, the weight of the body provides counter traction and the fracture is reduced. Ref: Essential Ohopaedics by Maheshwari, 3rd edition, Page 122.