Hammock Suspension Traction is indicated for affection of the pelvis.

• A. Affection of the pelvis
• B. For lower cervical spine
• C. For scoliosis
• D. For lower back strain

Answer: (A)

Hammock suspension traction directly targets the pelvis. The hammock supports the pelvis so that a controlled, longitudinal force is transmitted through the pelvic girdle, helping align fractures or dislocations in the pelvic region while keeping the spine in a neutral position. Because the traction is applied to the pelvis itself, this method is best suited for affections of the pelvis.

It isn’t used for the lower cervical spine, since that region requires cervical traction and a different setup. Scoliosis is usually managed with bracing or specialized traction aimed at the spine, not a hammock under the pelvis. Lower back strain is typically treated with rest and other modalities rather than a pelvic-centered traction.