Intro To Halo Orthoses

Question 1

Halo orthoses are appropriate for immobilization of cervical spine injuries

Answer 1

Involving disruption of 2 or 3 columns

Question 2

Halo pins should be placed

Answer 2

At diagonally opposed locations and below the equator of the skull

Question 3

Improper pin placement can result in

Answer 3

• pin migration
• vascular damage
• neurological damage

Question 4

To prevent pin penetration through the skull and into the brains

Answer 4

Properly adjusted torque drivers should be used

Question 5

When a halo orthosis is removed, precautions should include

Answer 5

A cervical collar to support the head after cervical muscle atrophy