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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1968;50:1400-1409.
© 1968 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

The Halo

A SPINAL SKELETAL TRACTION FIXATION DEVICE

VERNON L. NICKEL M.D.1, JACQUELIN PERRY M.D.1, ALICE GARRETT M.D.1, and MALCOLM HEPPENSTALL M.D.1

1 From Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, and The University of Southern California School of Medicine, Section of Orthopedic Surgery, Los Angeles

Experience with 204 patients has demonstrated that the halo traction apparatus is a safe, effective method of traction and immobilization for the cervical and upper thoracic spine. The unit, its application, and its management are described in detail.


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