title: Indications for halo immobilization of the cervical spine.
abstract: In the United States, cervical spine injuries are routinely immobilized with the halo apparatus. In Europe, this device is seldom used except in the treatment of spinal deviations. Based on studies of five cases the authors discuss the indications for use of the halo device in cervical spine injuries.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001915:Braces; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000637:transplantation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation*