title: [Pre-operative correction of severe scoliosis by halo and walking-frame system (author's transl)].
abstract: Ten cases of very severe scoliotic curves have been corrected pre-operatively by permanent traction with a halo suspended at a walking-frame device. The mean initial angulation was 110 degrees and the mean pre-operative correction was 48% for a mean use of two months. This procedure permits the patients a sub-normal activity, gives a good correction as "halo-cast" or "halo-pelvic" and avoids all cutaneous, neurological or psychological complications.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000628:therapy; D014143:Traction; D014853:Walkers
vernacular_title: Détraction pré-opératoire des scolioses graves par halo céphalique en cadre de marche.