Iatrogenic biological fracture of the cervical spine during gradual halo traction for kyphotic deformity correction: case report

Abstract Background Severe kyphotic deformities carry high risk for neurological injuries as osteotomies are often required for correction. Surgeons often utilize a staged approach for dealing with these conditions starting with a period of halo traction to stretch tight soft tissues and partially c...

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Main Authors: Austin Samuel Laifun Lim, Azizul Akram Bin Sali, Jason Pui Yin Cheung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03350-x