13 Halo Traction in Large Idiopathic Scoliotic Curves

2022 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Halo Traction

Retrograde Tracheal Intubation in a Patient with a Halo Traction Device

2006 ◽  
Vol 103 (6) ◽  
pp. 1628-1629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neerja Bhardwaj ◽  
Sandhya Yaddanapudi ◽  
Surinder Makkar
Keyword(s):  
Tracheal Intubation ◽  
Halo Traction ◽  
Traction Device

scholarly journals C1-C2 Subluxation after Mild Cervical Spine Trauma in a Child

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Isabel Snee ◽  
Isabel Snee ◽  
Catherine A. Mazzola
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Head Tilt ◽  
Spine Injury ◽  
Halo Traction ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Cervical Spine Alignment ◽  
Atlanto Axial Joint ◽  
Spine Radiographs ◽  
Halo Device

We report a case of a seven-year-old girl who presented with a “Cock-Robin” head tilt and cervical spine injury after falling from her bed. Initial cervical spine X-ray reported a fractured clavicle. However, almost four weeks later, the torticollis had not resolved. Computerized tomography (CT) of the cervical spine revealed subluxation of the atlanto-axial joint at C1-C2. Cervical spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) did not show any spinal cord injury. Manual reduction and hard collar placement were attempted, yet C1- C2 subluxation recurred. The child was placed into halo traction and then into a halo vest. CT scan showed near complete resolution of C1-C2 subluxation. Three months later the halo device was removed, and the patient was placed in a hard cervical collar then transitioned into a soft collar over a four month period. During this time, the patient received physical therapy. Final cervical spine radiographs revealed proper cervical spine alignment and resolution of C1-C2 subluxation.

Continuous Incremental Heavy Halo Traction Combined with Posterior-only Approach for Severe Cervical Kyphosis with Neurofibromatosis-1.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaofeng Guo ◽  
Hongqi Zhang ◽  
Zhenhai Zhou ◽  
Jinyang Liu ◽  
Ang Deng
Keyword(s):  
Posterior Instrumentation ◽  
Neurological Status ◽  
Neurofibromatosis 1 ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Cervical Kyphosis ◽  
Kyphosis Correction ◽  
Halo Traction ◽  
Key Words Neurofibromatosis ◽  
Correction Result

Abstract Background Surgical management of cervical kyphosis in patients with NF-1 is a challenging task. Presently, anterior-only (AO), posterior-only (PO) and combined anterior-posterior (AP) spinal fusion are common surgical strategies. However, the choice of surgical strategy and application of Halo traction remain controversial. Few studies have shown and recommended posterior-only approach for cervical kyphosis correction in patients with NF-1. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and the effectiveness of Continuous-Incremental-Heavy Halo Traction (CIH-HT) combined with posterior-only approach for treatment of cervical kyphosis with NF-1. Methods 19 patients with severe cervical kyphosis due to NF-1 were reviewed retrospectively between January 2010 and April 2017. All the cases underwent CIH-HT combined with posterior instrumentation and fusion surgery. Correction result, neurologic status and complications were analyzed. Results In this study, cervical kyphosis Cobb angle decreased from initial 63.0 ± 21.0 degrees to postoperative 10.8 ± 4.0 degrees(P＜0.01),with total correction rate of 92%, which consist of 44% from CIH-HT and 48% from surgical correction. JOA scores were improved from preoperative 13.6±1.6 to postoperative 16.0±1.0(P＜0.01). Neurological status was also improved. There was no correction loss and the neurological status was stable in mean 3.7 years follow-up. The incidence of complications was 36.8% (7/19). Six patients underwent local complications and one patient underwent a second surgery. Conclusion CIH-HT combined PO approach is safe and effective method for cervical kyphosis correction in patients with NF-1. A satisfied correction result, and successful bone fusion can be achieved via this procedure, even improvement of neurological deficits can also be obtained. Our study suggested that CIH-HT combined PO approach is another consideration for cervical kyphosis correction in patients with NF-1. Key words : Neurofibromatosis-1; Cervical kyphosis; Continuous-Incremental-Heavy Halo Traction; posterior-only approach;

Preoperative Halo Traction for Severe Scoliosis

Spine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (18) ◽  
pp. E1158-E1165
Author(s):  
Chang Ju Hwang ◽  
Dong Gyun Kim ◽  
Choon Sung Lee ◽  
Dong-Ho Lee ◽  
Jae Hwan Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Severe Scoliosis ◽  
Halo Traction

Halo Traction

1969 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 1933-1937
Author(s):  
KATHLEEN BLACK BAME
Keyword(s):  
Halo Traction

Halo Fixator and Halo Traction – Value for the Treatment of Spinal Disorders in Childhood

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Eckhard Heyde ◽  
Matthias Krause ◽  
Jan-Sven Gilbert Jarvers ◽  
Ulrich Josef Albert Spiegl ◽  
Anna Völker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Spinal Disorders ◽  
Extended Surgery ◽  
Halo Traction ◽  
Additional Stabilization ◽  
Underlying Diseases

AbstractThe application of the Halo fixateur in case of spinal pathologies in childhood is a standardized technique. The halo fixateur may be used for treatment of injuries of the cervical spine, for additional stabilization following extended surgery at the cervical spine and their transitional regions as well as to achieve preoperative reduction in case of severe and rigid deformity. These indications are, referred to the early age, rare. However, the successful use of the Halo fixateur presumes a certain familiarity with the device and experiences regarding the underlying diseases to minimize related risks and to avoid possible complications. In this article the use and specific features regarding the application of the halo fixateur in childhood based on presented cases and the literature will be discussed.

Combined occipitoatlantoaxial rotatory fixation

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew R. Fusco ◽  
Todd C. Hankinson ◽  
Curtis J. Rozzelle
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Head Position ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Halo Traction ◽  
Counter Rotation ◽  
Atlantoaxial Rotatory Fixation ◽  
Rotatory Fixation

Occipitoatlantoaxial rotatory fixation (OAARF) is a rare condition involving fixed rotational subluxation of the atlas in relation to both the occiput and axis. Atlantoaxial rotatory fixation (AARF) appears to precede OAARF in most cases, as untreated AARF may cause compensatory counter-rotation and occipitoaxial fixation at an apparently neutral head position. We report a case of OAARF in an 8-year-old girl with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Cervical imaging demonstrated slight rightward rotation of the occiput at 7.63° in relation to C-2 and significant rightward rotation of C-1 at 65.90° in relation to the occiput and at 73.53° in relation to C-2. An attempt at closed reduction with halo traction was unsuccessful. Definitive treatment included open reduction, C-1 laminectomy, and occipitocervical internal fixation and fusion.

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