Strong halo-femoral traction with wide posterior spinal release and three dimensional spinal correction for the treatment of severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Chinese Medical Journal, 04/27/2012

Hong–qi Z et al. – In adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with a rigid curve more than 80° and flexibility less than 35%, strong halo–femoral traction with wide posterior spinal release and three dimensional spinal correction can provide better SRS–22 scores, comparable curve correction, shorter operation time, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and lower charges when compared to combined anterior and posterior surgery.