What is the major advantage of the halo device over the Gardner-Wells tongs?
a. Separates the cervical vertebrae
b. Allows the patient out of bed
c. Aligns the cervical spine
d. Relieves pain
B
The halo device and the Gardner-Wells tongs do exactly the same thing in terms of separation and alignment. The only advantage of the halo device is the mobility it allows. Neither traction modality specifically relieves pain.
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