title: [Suggestions for improving the use of halo fixation with a metal construction piece].
abstract: An easier application of the halo fixation is obtained when the elbow linking the construction with the head ring is replaced by a double elbow possessing a lateral side length of 3 cm. This allows a better execution of X-ray examination in the lateral ray path.
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Verbesserungsvorschlag zur Anwendung des Halo-Fixateurs mit Metallaufbau.