Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	110510
Country	India

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Halo gravity traction for pediatric scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis: A review of current evidence and best practices
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Meet A Jain, Arjun Dhawale, Md Zafar Iqbal, Atif Naseem, Bhushan Sagade, Apurba Gorain and Abhay Nene
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Corresponding Author	Meet A Jain, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Maharashtra 400012, Mumbai, India. meetjain2295@gmail.com
Key Words	Halo gravity traction; Severe pediatric scoliosis; Severe pediatric kyphoscoliosis; Cobb angle; Scoliosis; Kyphoscoliosis
Core Tip	Halo gravity traction (HGT) provides a safe and gradual approach to more severe scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis in the pediatric population, while decreasing the risk of surgery, as well as improving spinal flexibility, pulmonary function, and nutritional status. It minimizes the need for extensive procedures like vertebral column resection. Even though protocols do vary, there is initial evidence to support 3-11 weeks of traction, and to monitor carefully for pin-site complications as well as neurological complications for monitoring of HGT in children. Overall, HGT serves to improve surgical safety and or outcome for children with complex spinal deformities.
Citation	Jain MA, Dhawale A, Iqbal ZM, Naseem A, Sagade B, Gorain A, Nene A. Halo gravity traction for pediatric scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis: A review of current evidence and best practices. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-09 08:08
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-09 08:08
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Return for Revision	2025-06-26 08:19
Revised	2025-07-09 10:04
Second Decision	2025-10-20 03:00
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-20 08:18
Articles in Press	2025-10-20 08:18
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