Halo Pelvic Traction Treatment in India
About Halo Pelvic Traction
Key Highlights
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Provides powerful, gradual correction for severe spinal curves unresponsive to bracing.Can improve vital lung capacity and respiratory function by expanding the chest cavity.Often used as a preparatory stage to make final spinal fusion surgery safer and more effective.Allows for adjustment and monitoring of correction over time in a controlled setting.Aims to prevent progression of deformity and improve long-term posture and mobility.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, progressive idiopathic or congenital scoliosis (often curves greater than 70-90 degrees).
- Significant kyphosis (excessive forward rounding of the back) from conditions like Scheuermann's disease.
- Spinal deformities causing restrictive lung disease and impaired breathing.
- Complex spinal deformities associated with syndromes or neuromuscular diseases.
- Preparation for spinal fusion surgery to reduce curve magnitude and improve surgical alignment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including full spine X-rays, CT scans, and MRI to assess bone and nerve structures.
- Pulmonary function tests to evaluate breathing capacity.
- Detailed neurological examination to establish a baseline.
- Pre-operative counseling for the patient and family about the long-term process and care requirements.
- Planning for the procedure under general anesthesia in a hospital setting.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the pin insertion sites in the skull or pelvis.
- Nerve injury, potentially causing numbness, weakness, or paralysis.
- Pin loosening, migration, or discomfort requiring adjustment.
- Development of pressure sores under the halo vest or ring.
- Difficulty with swallowing or speech due to the halo apparatus.
- Non-union or failure of the spine to correct adequately.
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) from prolonged reduced mobility.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for apparatus application, pain management, and adjustment.
- Gradual increase of traction force over weeks/months, often as an inpatient.
- Meticulous daily pin site care to prevent infection is essential.
- Physical and occupational therapy to maintain muscle strength and adapt to daily activities with the apparatus.
- Regular follow-up X-rays to monitor spinal correction and apparatus integrity.
- After sufficient correction, the patient typically undergoes definitive spinal fusion surgery.
- Long-term follow-up is required to monitor spinal stability and growth.
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Typical hospital stay:
Several weeks to months (as an inpatient for traction phase)
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months (full recovery including subsequent fusion surgery)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering halo pelvic traction in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for halo pelvic traction in India include Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Rangapani, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform halo pelvic traction. MediFyr helps you compare spine surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for halo pelvic traction compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 350 Thousand – 800 Thousand | Several weeks to months (as an inpatient for traction phase) | ~ 6-12 months (full recovery including subsequent fusion surgery) | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 1.23 Million – 2.8 Million | Several weeks to months (as an inpatient for traction phase) | ~ 6-12 months (full recovery including subsequent fusion surgery) | Know More |
Top hospitals for Halo Pelvic Traction in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated spine surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing halo pelvic traction.
Bangalore, India
105 Doctors
Olivia Roy, a 42-year-old single mother...
Olivia Roy, a 42-year-old single mother and elementary school teacher, had lived with back pain since her teens due to untreated scoliosis. After the birth of her son, her pain became crippling, accompanied by a visible rib hump, leg weakness, and chronic shortness of breath. A CT scan revealed a severe, rigid 95-degree thoracic curve that was collapsing her lung. Her surgeon, Dr. Rodriguez, stated that traditional surgery was too risky due to the curve's severity and rigidity. Halo-femoral traction (a variant where traction is applied to the legs) was proposed to gradually stretch and soften the spine over 10 weeks. The procedure was a profound physical and emotional test. Balancing motherhood from a hospital bed was heartbreaking. The traction was uncomfortable, and progress felt agonizingly slow. However, as her curve slowly reduced to 55 degrees, she could breathe deeply for the first time in years. The subsequent spinal fusion was successful. Now, two years post-op, Olivia's life is transformed. She is pain-free, active with her son, and back in the classroom. Her journey from a place of enduring constant pain and fear for her future to one of renewed vitality and hope has been her greatest lesson in patience and courage.
Spine surgeons for Halo Pelvic Traction
Explore experienced spine surgeons who regularly perform halo pelvic traction and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 8 Years Experience
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- 7 Years Experience
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- 5 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneshwar
- 12 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 12 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital, Sector 11, Noida
- 25 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
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