Monitoring the Use of Halo Fixation Device through an Assessment Form

Purpose. To compare the use of the halo fixation device in our hospital before and after implementation of a new compliance protocol. Methods. From 2003 to 2008, 17 (47%) of 36 patients had dislodgement of their halo fixation device. All rings and vests and some of the pins were reused. Documentatio...

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Main Authors: Chin-Hung Ho, Ka-Kin Li, Raymond Ping-Hong Chin, Helen Wai-Man Lee, William Yan-Yee Kwong, Hung-Hei Kwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900312