Possible complications of a halo are:

• Pain
• Pin-Site Infections
• Pin Loosening
• Social Isolation
• Eating Disturbances
• Sleep Disturbances
• Loss of Intervertebral Alignment
• Forehead Scarring
• Pin Penetration Into the Head
• Pressure Sores Under the Vest
• Headaches
• Pin Penetration into the Dura Causing a CSF (cerbrospinal fluid) Leak
• Scarring once the Skin has healed at the pin insertion site

Other risks are associated with spinal surgery or spinal cord injury:

• Numbness
• Tingling
• Pain
• Paralysis

It is important to speak to your doctor concerning potential complications and how they are treated. Some complications can be avoided with proper post-operative care at home.