The Effect of Prolonged Pre-Operative Halo Gravity Traction for Severe Spinal Deformities on the Cervical Spine Radiographs.

Kwadwo Poku YankeyHenry Ofori DuahCristina Sacramento-DomínguezHenry Osei TutuMabel Adobea OwireduRufai MahmudIrene WulffGerhard Ofori-AmankwahHarry AkotoOheneba Boachie-Adjeinull null

Published in: Global spine journal (2021)

Prolonged HGT, while providing partial correction of severe spine deformities, also appeared to have no adverse effect on atlanto-axial stability or cervical alignment. Therefore, HGT can be safely applied for several weeks in the preoperative management of severe spine deformities in pediatric/adult patients.

Keyphrases

early onset
drug induced
emergency department
gestational age