title: [Halo-vest in the treatment of fractures of the upper cervical spine. Fractures of the epistropheus].
abstract: The authors examine the use of a halo-vest brace in the treatment of fractures of the upper cervical spine. This brace forms a valid alternative to the classic plaster cast in that it is easily positioned, well tolerated by the patient and has a high restrictive capacity for the centre of the fracture. In the cases treated by the authors no complications were reported during treatment, and consolidation time was shortened by 30 days in relation to traditional plaster cast treatment.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Ortopedia e Traumatologia, USSL 47, Ospedale degli Infermi, Biella, Vercelli.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thovez
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Castelli
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ferrari
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Siclari
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries*; D001915:Braces; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Halo-vest nel trattamento delle fratture del rachide cervicale superiore. Le fratture dell' epistrofeo.