Complications of Halo Placement.
Acta Neurochir Suppl
; 125: 355-361, 2019.
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| ID: mdl-30610345
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The halo vest is widely used throughout the world to manage craniovertebral and cervical instabilities. It can be used for postoperative immobilization or as an alternative to surgical fixation.METHOD:
In this paper we present some cases of severe complications from our own practice and review the literature on halo complications.RESULTS:
Like any therapeutic manoeuvre, halo placement may be followed by various complications. In the meantime, modern techniques of fixation offer safe and immediate stabilization.CONCLUSION:
The halo vest remains a formidable method for cervical immobilization. However, it should not be used a priori instead of surgery.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Braquetes
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Vértebras Cervicais
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Fixadores Externos
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Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos
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Instabilidade Articular
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article