Prosthetics and orthotics international · 2014
Does routine pin re-torquing of patients wearing a halo-thoracic orthosis reduce the need for pin replacement?
СтатьяНазвание и аннотация: Перевод в очереди
Обработка статьи · этапы, ошибки и управление
Загрузка состояния…
Ошибки и ограничения
История · было → стало
Состояние обновляется каждые 5 секунд, пока блок открыт. Процент показывается только там, где известен объём работы. Пауза останавливает продолжение этапа; текущий запрос к источнику может завершиться.
Fraser Sue, Coffey John P
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: The halo orthosis is a treatment option currently used in Australia for cervical spine immobilisation following trauma, fracture and post surgical stabilisation. In a previous study, the authors reported halo pin replacement to be a common complication. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential correlation between routine halo pin re-torquing and the incidence of pin replacement.
CASE DESCRIPTION AND METHODS: A retrospective case series study was undertaken. A total of 258 charts were reviewed, with 170 patients included in the study. Patients were fitted with a Bremer HALO System with the initial application torque maintained by routine re-torquing throughout the duration of wear.
FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES: A total of 680 pins (4 per patient) were inserted during the initial application of the halo orthoses, with only six pins replaced (0.88%) throughout the duration of the study.
CONCLUSION: The findings from this study demonstrate a potential correlation between routinely re-torquing halo pins and decreasing the incidence of pin replacement.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This case series study has identified a potential improvement in clinical management of patients wearing a halo-thoracic orthosis.
CASE DESCRIPTION AND METHODS: A retrospective case series study was undertaken. A total of 258 charts were reviewed, with 170 patients included in the study. Patients were fitted with a Bremer HALO System with the initial application torque maintained by routine re-torquing throughout the duration of wear.
FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES: A total of 680 pins (4 per patient) were inserted during the initial application of the halo orthoses, with only six pins replaced (0.88%) throughout the duration of the study.
CONCLUSION: The findings from this study demonstrate a potential correlation between routinely re-torquing halo pins and decreasing the incidence of pin replacement.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This case series study has identified a potential improvement in clinical management of patients wearing a halo-thoracic orthosis.