Chief Meeting Day: What to Expect as a Surgical Resident

This is halo gravity traction — one of the most advanced tools in pediatric spinal surgery. 🩺🩻 A halo ring is anchored to the skull using small pins, then connected via a vest or weighted pulley system. The constant gentle force applied to the head slowly distracts the spine — meaning it creates controlled separation between compressed vertebrae and encourages the curve to reduce over time. It's used primarily in severe cases of scoliosis, kyphosis, or congenital spinal deformity where the spi