PMID: 25780353Mar 18, 2015Paper

Atlas and axis injuries role of Halovest

International Journal of Health Sciences
Younis KamalDara Singh

Abstract

The literature regarding the different patterns of atlas and axis injuries and their appropriate management and the progressive development in the management of these injuries is scarce from our world, so we presenting here our experience of management of these injuries by applying Halovest. Thirty patients (22 males, 8 females) with atlas and axis injuries were treated and then followed-up for an average of 24 months. The data was analysed with respect to type of injury and use of Halovest in the treatment of these injuries. The patients with neuro defecit were scored as per ASIA grading scale (from Grade A to Grade E). The halo-vest immobilization was used for a mean period of 12 ± 3weeks (range 9 to 15 weeks) for atlas and axis injuries. Four patients had neurodeficit. Two patients recovered from ASIA Grade C to ASIA Grade D. One patient improved from ASIA grade D to ASIA grade E while as one patient with neurodeficit was lost to follow up. No death or worsening of the neurodeficit was observed during the follow up period. The clinical as well as radiological outcome of these injuries is mostly satisfactory with the conservative management using Halovest. More studies should be conducted to form the guidelines regarding pati...Continue Reading

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