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The findings indicate several conclusions. 1 : The halo-vest protects patients with cervical instability from neurological injury. 2 : It does not absolutely immobilize the cervical spine nor does it prevent progressive deformity of malpositioned strut grafts. 3 : Even after a 3-month orthotic treatment period, surgery may be require on ligamentous and osseous injuries to provide spinal stability. 4 : Elderly kyphotic patients may require custom-made vests. 5 : A small subset of patients exists for whom the confining nature of the halo-vest is intolerable for 3 months.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 1986003061