Eat 25 to 40 grams of protein within one to two hours pre-and post-workout. Basically, âtime your workout between protein-rich meals and youâll cover all your bases,â says Aragon.
Halo Brace Use with Cervical Fractures. The halo brace is often used as the initial treatment for odontoid fractures (located at the second cervical vertebrae of the neck). The halo brace has been used as the initial treatment for odontoid fractures. A halo metal ring is secured to the skull with pins and to two metal rods attached to a well-fitted plastic jacket. With this apparatus, it is possible to obtain complete fixation and to arrest almost all movement of the cervical spine.
When using the halo device, the following important considerations should be kept in mind: â¢ The halo fixation device is used for 3 months to allow adequate time for bone healing. â¢ The use of a CO after removal of the halo, when the neck muscles are weak and stiff, provides some support for the head.