Wat is een Halo tractie?
Tractie houdt in dat we gewichten bevestigen aan de halokroon, waardoor de wervels niet meer op elkaar drukken. Hierdoor blijft het ruggenmerg vrij en wordt geprobeerd beschadegingen te voorkomen. De halokroon is een ring die we met pennen op uw hoofd vastzetten.
Hoe kun je je nek breken?
Dit type breuk wordt veroorzaakt door een plotselinge extreme overstrekking (hyperextensie) van de nek, eventueel ook gepaard gaande met een grote trekkracht langs de lengte-as van het lichaam. Door deze geweldsinwerking kan een breuk optreden in de axis (tweede halswervel).
What is halo traction for children?
In children with severe spinal compression or curvature, halo traction reduces the risk of damaging the nerves or soft tissues that surround and support the spine during surgery. While it is not a replacement for surgery, halo traction can help surgeons correct spine problems through less invasive surgery.
What is Halo-gravity traction?
What is halo-gravity traction? Halo-gravity traction is a method of gently stretching and straightening a severely compressed or curved spine. The procedure is typically a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis, and other spine deformities.
How long do children stay in the hospital after halo traction?
Children remain in the hospital the entire time they are in traction, typically three to eight weeks. After halo traction, children usually have spinal fusion surgery to permanently stabilize the spine. After her spine started to pinch her spinal cord, Gracie spent four weeks in halo traction.
What happens after halo traction and spinal fusion surgery?
After halo traction and spinal fusion surgery, the child will need to avoid high-impact activities for several months while their spine heals and their muscles get stronger. They may need to wear a halo vest or orthopedic vest for a period of time after leaving the hospital.