Dunlop Traction is indicated for which injury?

• A. Affection of supracondylar of the humerus
• B. For C type scoliosis
• C. For hip and femur
• D. For poliomyelitis with residual paralysis

Answer: (A)

Dunlop traction is a method of traction used to treat fractures around the elbow, specifically the supracondylar region of the humerus in children. The idea is to apply a gentle, controlled pull along the forearm to realign and hold the distal fragment in proper position while healing occurs. By maintaining the elbow and forearm in the appropriate position with the weight acting through the hand, this technique helps prevent displacement and neurovascular compromise that can accompany supracondylar fractures. That focused use is why the best-fitting indication is a supracondylar fracture of the humerus. The other conditions—spinal scoliosis, hip and femur injuries, or poliomyelitis with residual paralysis—are managed with different approaches, so Dunlop traction isn’t the appropriate choice for them.