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Jagaan Pesakit Dengan Gallow’s Traction

•Both legs to remain flexed at 90 degrees at the hips.

The baby's buttocks is to remain slightly off the

mattress. Adjust the weights to achieve extended

legs and slightly flexed knees.

•Traction abducted 5-cm daily If the child is over

12kg or walking unaided, a Thomas splint or Buck’s

traction is to be applied depending on the child’s

condition.

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