Halo vest immobilisation for subaxial cervical spine injuries: a retrospective case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Subaxial cervical spine injuries are commonly managed in cervical collars but these may not provide sufficient support for some injuries. Surgical stabilisation carries both immediate and longer-term risks. Halo vest immobilisation (HVI) has been widely documented in the management of upper cervical spine injuries but there is less data regarding its use for subaxial injuries. The objective of this study was to investigate complications and outcomes associated with HVI for subaxial cervical spine injuries.

Methods

A retrospective review of patients with subaxial cervical spine injuries, treated with HVI between 2016 and 2021, and followed-up in a dedicated "halo clinic", was performed. Data relating to demographics, injury and follow-up were collected. Patients in

SUBMITTER: Berg AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12775626 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature