Bryant's traction is a form of

orthopedic traction Traction is a set of mechanisms for straightening Bone fracture, broken bones or relieving pressure on the Vertebral column, spine and skeletal system. There are two types of traction: skin traction and skeletal traction. They are used in orthoped ...

. It is mainly used in young children who have fractures of the

femur The femur (; : femurs or femora ), or thigh bone is the only long bone, bone in the thigh — the region of the lower limb between the hip and the knee. In many quadrupeds, four-legged animals the femur is the upper bone of the hindleg. The Femo ...

congenital abnormalities A birth defect is an abnormal condition that is present at birth, regardless of its cause. Birth defects may result in disabilities that may be physical, intellectual, or developmental. The disabilities can range from mild to severe. Birth de ...

of the hip. Both the patient's limbs are suspended in the air vertically at a ninety degree angle from the hips and knees slightly flexed. Over a period of days, the hips are gradually moved outward from the body using a pulley system. The patient's body provides the counter-traction.

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