NN hick of the following tractions is not used in lower limb?
Gallows
Bryant
Dunlop
Perkin
Ans: C. Dunlop(Ref Maheshwari 5/e p27)Dunlop traction:Used for supracondylar fracture of humerus, not for lower limb. Moleskin covered with elastic bandage:Uses of TractionsNameUseBryant's Traction('Fracture shaft of femur in children <2 yearsGallow's TractiondegFracture shaft of femur in children <2 yearsRussel's TractiondegFracture shaft of femur in older childrenPerkin's TractiondegFracture shaft of femur in adults90deg-90deg TractionFracture shaft of femur in childrenAgnes-Hunt TractionCorrection of Hip deformityWell-Leg TractionCorrection of adduction or abduction deformity of hipDunlop TractionSupracondylar fracture of humerusSmith's TractionSupracondylar fracture of humerusCalcaneal TractionOpen fractures of ankle or legMetacarpal TractionOpen forearm fracturesHead-Halter TractionCervical spine injuriesCrutchfield TractiondegCervical spine injuriesHalo-Pelvic TractionScoliosis