title: Treatment of Jefferson fracture with a halo apparatus. Report of two cases.
abstract: Two patients with bursting fractures of the atlas vertebra are presented. The use of a halo apparatus as an effective alternative to bedrest and cervical traction in these patients is discussed. Polytomography was helpful in establishing an accurate diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation*