2008
DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318184ef79
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Abstract: Our study shows that patients with halo traction less frequently had a vertebral body resection, but achieved comparable deformity correction.

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“…Therefore, in the past, preoperative halo-gravity traction (HGT) was recommended. It was thought to reduce the severity of scoliosis and improve pulmonary function before surgery [10][11][12][13]. However, these recommendations and current practice lack evidence, and the role of HGT within different correction methods remain to be defined.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Therefore, in the past, preoperative halo-gravity traction (HGT) was recommended. It was thought to reduce the severity of scoliosis and improve pulmonary function before surgery [10][11][12][13]. However, these recommendations and current practice lack evidence, and the role of HGT within different correction methods remain to be defined.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…If the two-step procedure is chosen, the patient may be kept in halo-gravitational traction during the period between the two procedures. 4 This procedure requires longer surgical time and has higher morbidity as compared to other techniques, especially when applied to patients with compromised respiratory function, starting in the preoperative period, due to the nature of the restrictive lung disease secondary to the spinal deformity.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Most recently, Sponseller et al [16] reviewed 53 patients with severe scoliosis or kyphoscoliosis; 23 patients had AIS, 15 received halo-gravity traction (Tx) and 8 (C) did not. The average pretreatment curve magnitudes for the Tx versus C groups were as follows: main curve 97°versus 93°, compensatory curve 64°versus 61°, and kyphosis curve 50°v ersus 42°.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Long-term complications included superficial wound infections, curve progression, and rod migration. Sponseller et al [16] reported overall 33% complications in the traction group including 1 reoperation that required 4 rib excisions and revision of a hypertrophic chest scar. In our study, we had a total of 7/46 surgery-related complications, all of which were managed successfully and none of which affected the final outcome of the procedure.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%