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Basically a way of stretching the spine during fusion surgery to lengthen the spine for optimal correction. 2 screws in each knee one on either side of the patella, a metal ring around the head resting on the eyebrow, held in place by screws in the scull. doesn't hurt as it is done during surgery.
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How can you tell the difference between halo pelvic and halo femoral traction?
Halo Pelvic is when the halo is placed around the skull, and pins into the Pelvic bone in some way. Halo Femoral is when the Secondary pins are into the Femoral bone, just above the Knee. This is a method of straightening the spinal column when there is severe scoliosis.
Do you have to wear traction or a spinal halo if you have spinal fusion if so how long for please answer very urgent?
Following a spinal fusion, you are not required to wear traction or a spinal halo. The recommended regime varies from patient to patient but focuses on incorporating the exercises generally learned while at the hospital. In some cases, traction is recommended before the fusion procedure as an alternative.
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
What is a prevention of scoliosis?
scoliosis can not be prevented
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
What effects does scoliosis have on your daily routine?
effects of scoliosis
Can scoliosis mean the spine has a twist?
yes that is what scoliosis is
What is the disorder of Scoliosis?
scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
Does Katherine cimorelli have scoliosis?
Does Lauren cimorelli have scoliosis
What are alternative treatments for scoliosis?
As I have heard, there is no particular alternative treatment for scoliosis. Treatments like biofeedback cannot prevent scoliosis. Exercise has not been confirmed to affect change on scoliosis.
What is positional change or scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine.
If your back hurts can it be from Scoliosis?
it can be from scoliosis but it can be from other things also.
