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Is a halo an internal or external fixation device?
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External: Halo is applied to the outside of the skull, usually to stabilize a part of the spine.
Answered 9/16/2013
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External: A halo is a device used to immobilize the head/neck often in the case of cervical trauma. It is an external fixation device.
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