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Complications of cervical halo-vest orthoses in elderly patients
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Complications of cervical halo-vest orthoses in elderly patients

Lisa A Taitsman, Daniel T Altman, Andrew C Hecht and Frank X Pedlow
Orthopedics (Thorofare, N.J.), v 31(5), pp 446-446
May 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20080501-35
PMID: 19292320
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Abstract

Aged Aged, 80 and over Cervical Vertebrae - injuries Female Humans Male Orthotic Devices - adverse effects Pneumonia, Aspiration - diagnosis Pneumonia, Aspiration - etiology Prosthesis-Related Infections - diagnosis Prosthesis-Related Infections - etiology Restraint, Physical - adverse effects Restraint, Physical - instrumentation Retrospective Studies Spinal Fractures - rehabilitation Treatment Outcome
Halo-vest orthoses have been associated with complications. Previous reports have suggested increased complications in elderly patients; however, data are limited. This study reviewed 75 patients =/>65 years with cervical spine fractures treated with halo-vest orthoses. Forty-one patients (55%) experienced at least 1 complication. Pin-site problems were the most frequent adverse outcome. Seventeen patients (23%) had significant pulmonary compromise. Pulmonary complications were associated with high morbidity. We found an 8% early mortality rate. Halo-vest orthoses are useful devises. However, adverse events experienced by elderly patients are common and may lead to significant morbidity and mortality.

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