Fixation of an unstable segment of the spine by skeletal traction, immobilization of the patient in a body cast, or stabilization with a bone graft or synthetic device, is:

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The procedure described involves stabilizing an unstable segment of the spine using methods such as skeletal traction, immobilization in a body cast, or stabilization with a bone graft or synthetic device. This is known as spondylosyndesis. Prosthesis (A) involves the use of artificial replacements for a damaged body part or organ. Laminectomy (B) involves the surgical removal of the lamina, a part of the vertebrae, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Kyphoplasty (D) involves the use of a balloon-like device to restore height to a compressed vertebra. Therefore, the best choice is C).

Fixation of an Unstable Segment of the Spine by Skeletal