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    Halo Traction

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-Traction

    Shriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.

    male patient in halo traction
  • Patient Story

    Finding Freedom in Halo Traction

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Kennedy

    Chicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.

    Kennedy in halo traction
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    Spine Serial Casting and Halo Traction

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/09/Spine-Serial-Casting-and-Halo-Traction

    Podcast with Dr. Szczodry explains serial casting and halo traction for scoliosis and spinal deformities. suggest teaser image merlin 9248

    Podcast illustration
  • Video

    A Scoliosis Story: How Halo Traction Changed my Son’s Life

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/A-Scoliosis-Story-How-Halo-Traction-Changed-my-Sons-Life

    Learn how our halo program delivers life-changing results and gives families everywhere hope.

    Shriners Patient Noah
  • Patient Story

    Allie's Halo Journey

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/Allie

    Allie's halo traction and growing rod surgery provides her the ability to grow while receiving care for her severe infantile scoliosis.

    Allie surrounded by her braces
  • Patient Story

    Patient With Lifelong Scoliosis Flourishes With Halo Program Treatment

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-with-lifelong-scoliosis-flourishes-with-halo-program-treatment

    With a love of unicorns and glitter, patient McKayla’s dynamic personality permeates the halls of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville.

    McKayla in halo traction
  • Specialty

    Spine & Spinal Cord

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-Cord

    At Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.

    Patient with a spinal halo.
  • Patient Story

    Michael Breathes Easier After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/11/Michael-Breathes-Easier

    Halo traction and spinal fusion surgery helped stabilize Michael's spine.

    male provider with male patient
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    Orthopedics

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedics

    Shriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.

    Young girl in pretty dress dancing
  • Patient Story

    From Donor to Dad

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dad

    The recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...

    Hunter and his dad playing
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