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Answer: A -K-wireis not a skin traction technique.

K - wires are pins that are used in skeletal traction.

Dunlop’s traction, Gallow’s traction and Buck’s extension traction are types of skin traction.

Dunlop’s traction is used in upper limbs and indicated commonly for supracondylar, intercondylar fractures of humerus.

Gallow’s skin traction is commonly used for a fracture of the shaft of the femur and is common in children below 2 years of age.

Buck’s extension traction is commonly used for lower limb correction.