Equinus contracture following Bryant's traction.
A case of a 14-year-old girl with both foot and hip sequelae secondary to the use of Bryant's traction at the age of 2 years, 8 months, is presented. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of Bryant's traction, which should be used with discretion, if at all.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects*