Halo Vest Treatment of Cervical Spine Injuries

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Authors

Richard J. Bransford · University of Washington

David W. Stevens · Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

Carlo Bellabarba · Harborview Medical Center

Jens R. Chapman · University of Washington

Abstract

Treatment with HVI was successful in 85% of patients and 74% of survivors completed their intended treatment period. Complications, though common, were mostly not severe. HVI is still a reasonable treatment option in managing cervical spine injuries.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 34, Issue 15, pp. 1561-1566

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181a9702d

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