Halo traction is described as what?

• A. Immobilizes Cervical Spine When a Cervical Fracture Occurs
• B. Applies Traction to the Lumbar Spine
• C. Realigns the Shoulder Girdle
• D. Provides Chest Compressions

Answer: (A)

Halo traction is designed to immobilize the cervical spine. It uses a halo ring fixed to the skull with pins, connected to a vest and weights to hold the head and neck in a stable position. This setup keeps the cervical spine from moving and helps maintain alignment when a cervical fracture occurs, protecting the spinal cord during healing. It is not about the lumbar spine, shoulder girdle, or chest compressions, which is why the immobilization of the cervical region is the defining description.