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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Halo-gravity_traction_deviceHalo-gravity traction device - Wikipedia

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   Orthopedics. [edit on Wikidata] Halo-gravity traction (HGT) is a type of traction device utilized to treat spinal deformities such as scoliosis, [1][2] congenital spine deformities, cervical instability, basilar invagination, and kyphosis. [3] It is used prior to surgical treatment to reduce the difficulty of the following surgery and the need ...

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3. adoctor.org › health-wellness › what-is-halo-gravityHalo Gravity Traction: Uses, Benefits, Complications, and More

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   Aug 28, 2024 · Halo gravity traction is a reasonably effective way to correct severe spinal irregularities, especially for children and adolescents whose bones are still developing. Due to the invasive nature of the device in the skull, it requires very delicate care and attention throughout the treatment process.

4. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › halo-gravityHalo-Gravity Traction > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   Halo-gravity traction is a safe method of gradually elongating and straightening the spine of children with severe spinal deformities. It can improve lung function and breathing, and, often, people who previously were underweight due to their spinal problems are able to gain weight.

5. www.healthline.com › health › halo-gravity-tractionWhat Is Halo Gravity Traction? - Healthline

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   Jul 31, 2024 · Halo gravity traction involves attaching a metal “halo” to a person’s head. A healthcare professional then attaches this to a weighted pulley system that gradually adjusts the spine. First ...

6. nexalin.com › nexalin-technology-unveils-nextNexalin Technology Unveils Next-Generation HALO™ Clarity

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   Jan 11, 2024 · The HALO™ Clarity utilizes an advanced technique, Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS™), to penetrate structures deep in the mid-brain that are associated with mental health disorders.

7. www.clinicaltrialsarena.com › news › nexalin-trialsNexalin trials Halo neurostimulation device in traumatic ...

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   Oct 23, 2024 · Nexalin Technology has partnered with the University of California, San Diego, to start a clinical trial evaluating the company’s neurostimulation device, Gen-3 Halo headset, as an at-home treatment for mild traumatic brain injury. The sham-controlled study will evaluate the effect of the Gen-3 Halo headset on brain activity and symptom ...

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   How effective is Halo gravity traction?

   • Halo gravity traction is a reasonably effective way to correct severe spinal irregularities, especially for children and adolescents whose bones are still developing. Due to the invasive nature of the device in the skull, it requires very delicate care and attention throughout the treatment process.

   Halo Gravity Traction: Uses, Benefits, Complications, and More

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   Is halo traction a replacement for surgery?

   • In children and adolescents with severe spinal curvature, halo traction lowers the risk of nerve and tissue damage compared with surgical intervention. It’s not always a replacement for surgery, however, and a doctor may recommend a less invasive surgical method afterward, such as spinal fusion.

   Halo Gravity Traction: Uses, Benefits, Complications, and More

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   How effective is halo traction therapy?

   • According to a cohort study conducted on 75 subjects investigating the efficacy of Halo traction therapy found an improvement rate of 31% to 66% for the spine. They found a coronal curvature improvement of 19.6% for adolescents, and 12% for adults.

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   How does halo traction work?

   • Once in place, the halo is attached to a weighted pulley system that pulls upward on the head and spine. The pulley system may also be attached to a walker or wheelchair specially designed for use with halo-gravity traction. The amount of weight used for the traction varies based on the patient’s weight.

   Halo-Gravity Traction > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine

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   Who invented halo traction?

   • The halo device itself was invented in the 1960s by doctors working at the Riancho Los Amigos hospital. [ 7 ][ 8 ][ 9 ] Their work was published in a paper entitled "The Halo: A Spinal Skeletal Traction Fixation Device." [ 10 ] The clinician Pierre Stagnara utilized the device to develop Halo-Gravity traction. [ 11 ][ 12 ][ 13 ]

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   Can Halo gravity traction help children with scoliosis?

   • The use and complications of halo gravity traction in children with scoliosis. Verhofste BP, et al. (2019). Halo-gravity traction for the treatment of pediatric cervical spine disorders. Halo gravity traction can help correct spinal conditions by gradually stretching the spine.

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9. www.biospace.com › article › releasesNexalin Technology Unveils Next-Generation HALO™ Clarity

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   Jan 11, 2024 · Nexalin Technology, Inc. today unveiled its Gen-3 HALO™ Clarity 15 milliamp (mA) neurostimulation device designed to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).