Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery · 1968 · 150 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopedic SurgerySurgerySpine SurgeryCervical SurgeryCervical TraumaImmobilization SupportManual TractionThoracic Spine SurgeryTraction TherapyCervical ImmobilizationCervical Spine TreatmentCervical Traction DevicesHalo TractionThoracic TractionTractionTraction Apparatus
Experience with 204 patients has demonstrated that the halo traction apparatus is a safe, effective method of traction and immobilization for the cervical and upper thoracic spine. The unit, its application, and its management are described in detail.