Which traction is used for C type scoliosis?

Which traction is used for C type scoliosis?

• A. Halo-Femoral Traction
• B. Buck's Extension Traction
• C. Halo-Pelvic Traction
• D. Dunlop Traction

Answer: (C)

Long-axis traction is used to progressively straighten a severe, rigid scoliosis. Halo-pelvic traction gives anchors at the skull and the pelvis, so weights can pull along the entire spine rather than just a segment. This setup distributes the forces across the whole curve, allowing gradual correction over days to weeks and reducing the risk of turning or stressing the spinal cord compared with shorter or less stable traction. In a C-type scoliosis, where the curve is typically single and quite stiff, this dual-anchor traction provides the most effective and controlled alignment by translating the traction along the spine’s length. Other traction methods exist for different injuries or regions and don’t offer the same stable, full-spine longitudinal pull needed for this deformity.

Long-axis traction is used to progressively straighten a severe, rigid scoliosis. Halo-pelvic traction gives anchors at the skull and the pelvis, so weights can pull along the entire spine rather than just a segment. This setup distributes the forces across the whole curve, allowing gradual correction over days to weeks and reducing the risk of turning or stressing the spinal cord compared with shorter or less stable traction. In a C-type scoliosis, where the curve is typically single and quite stiff, this dual-anchor traction provides the most effective and controlled alignment by translating the traction along the spine’s length. Other traction methods exist for different injuries or regions and don’t offer the same stable, full-spine longitudinal pull needed for this deformity.