Agnes Hunt traction – Orthopaedics MCQ

Agnes Hunt traction is used for?

A. Flexion deformity of hip
B. Trochanteric fracture
C. Fracture shaft of femur in adults
D. Low backache

Correct answer : A. Flexion deformity of hip

• Agnes Hunt traction is used for correction of mild flexion deformity of hip joint in poliomyelitis.
• Traction used for trochanteric fracture – Russell’s traction
• Traction used for fracture shaft of femur in adults – Perkin’s traction
• Traction used for low backache – Buck’s traction

Ref:

• Practical Orthopedics By Kakkad Subhash, p46
• Textbook of Orthopedics By John Ebnezar, 4th ed, p67