Preoperative cervical traction with Gardner-Wells tongs: who profits most?

Background: Preoperative traction with the Gardner-Wells tongs (PTGWT) is a valuable option for cervical spine injuries with malalignment. The aim of this study was to analyze the factors related to the treatment success of PTGWT.

Methods: All consecutive cases with PTGWT due to cervical spine injury with malalignment treated between 01/2010 and 09/2020 were included.