A patient, diagnosed with several fractured vertebra, is having surgical stabilization. Which of the following will be included with this surgery?
1. spinal fusion with rod insertion
2. insertion of spinal tongs
3. halo device
4. application of a hard cervical collar
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Rationale: Surgery is reserved for patients not sufficiently aligned with manual stabilization. Spinal segments are fused, spinal canal is decompressed, and rods are inserted to stabilize thoracic spinal injuries. Spinal tongs are considered a manual fixation device that is inserted through the use of a local anesthetic. The halo device is also an external fixation device that keeps the spine aligned and prevents flexion, extension, and rotational movement of the head and neck. A hard cervical collar is a manual fixation device that may or may not be indicated after the surgical procedure.
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