A pinless halo system for children has been developed by Max Lerman, CO and Larry Lerman CO, with the goal of providing cervical spine immobilization and control similar to a standard halo, but in a less invasive manner.

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Only minor complications were reported, such as pin infections. The current data show that, when used according to the appropriate indication, HF is an effective conservative treatment option for cranio-cervical instability, associated with only minor complications.

While most halo complications involve pin site loosening or infection, the use of pinless halos also has significant complication rates. Bakshi et al 14 reported a 21% complication rate using a pinless halo in the pediatric population. Other rare complications of halo use have been reported.

The noninvasive "pinless" halo was introduced in an attempt to mitigate these problems while retaining the effectiveness of the conventional halo. The purpose of this study is to determine the indications and complications related to pinless halo application.

The use of a pinless halo, instead of the traditional halo, in the acute care setting was examined in three cases. Similarities in the acute cervical injuries, evidence for effectiveness, and functional outcomes also are discussed.

The newly designed Non-invasive Pinless Halo Orthosis is found to be effective and provides around 80-85% of immobilization. This orthosis can be used as an alternative for the Traditional Halo devices.

A pinless halo (Figures 1–4) has been developed with the goal of providing cervical spine immobilization and control approaching the standard halo in a less invasive fashion. This noninvasive halo holds the head with pads on the forehead and occiput connected through a universal joint to an adjustable vest.

The Lerman Non-invasive Halo is an effective treatment option that provides stabilization without pins. Instead, strips of silicone gel on the headband and chin hammock adhere directly to the skin, effectively limiting movement.

Pinless halo use can lead to occipital pressure ulcers and skin infection. Our patient had an occipital laceration from the original trauma and this developed into a pressure ulcer, which needed debridement and a course of antibiotics.