Halo Brace Placement | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Your surgeon will determine the amount of time your child will be in the halo based on X-rays. This can range from several weeks to several months. The type of surgery, individual health considerations and postoperative course all play a part in the length of time spent in a halo brace.

Once the doctor determines the need for a halo brace, the next step is the application. A halo brace is applied in a controlled setting, such as an operating room. Your child will be given an anesthetic for the procedure so that he/she won’t feel pain.

The X-rays used to determine the child’s need for a halo are reviewed in the operating room. They will be available to the doctor during the halo placement.

The halo stays steady with pins that are threaded through the ring and anchored to the head (unless the physician is using a pinless halo). The halo and its jacke...