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The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol 69, Issue 5 750-752, Copyright © 1987 by Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

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Application of the halo device for immobilization of the cervical spine utilizing an increased torque pressure

MJ Botte, TP Byrne and SR Garfin

The rates for loosening and infection of the pins used in the halo apparatus are unfortunately high. The commonly recommended amount of torque to be used in applying the pins is 0.68 newton-meter (six inch-pounds). Forty-two adult patients underwent application of a halo device for immobilization of the cervical spine using an increased torque of 0.90 newton-meter (eight inch-pounds). The rate for loosening of the pins and the rate for infection at the pin site dropped from 36 per cent to 7 per cent and 20 per cent to 2 per cent, respectively.
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