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HALO TRACTION

A. P. Pieron 1; and W. R. Welply 1

1 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Children's Hospital, University of Manitoba

1. The usefulness of the halo method of traction in orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery and plastic surgery is not widely appreciated.

2. Modifications of the apparatus are described and the technique of application is detailed.

3. Some advantages of the method are discussed.
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Hip, Knee, Trauma, Upper limb, Foot & Ankle, Paediatrics, Oncology, Spine, Arthroplasty, General