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ArticleSpine deformity2023

Evaluation of outpatient halo-gravity traction in patients with severe scoliosis: development of a monitoring device.

Sofía Frank, Lucas Piantoni, Carlos A Tello, Rodrigo G Remondino, Eduardo Galaretto, Boris A Falconi, Leandro N Pereyra, Mariano A Noël

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Sofía FrankServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina. frsofia5@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-9377-263X
Lucas PiantoniServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Carlos A TelloServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rodrigo G RemondinoServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Eduardo GalarettoServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Boris A FalconiServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Leandro N PereyraServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mariano A NoëlServicio de Patología Espinal, Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Combate de los Pozos 1881. C1245AAM. CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Abstract

introductionPatients with severe spinal deformities represent a major clinical and surgical challenge. Halo-gravity traction (HGT) is a traditional method to correct the deformity prior to surgery. Typically, children undergoing HGT remain in the hospital until surgery. Therefore, it has been suggested to treat these children at lower level healthcare centers or even at home. The aim of this study was to develop a tool to assess patient adherence to HGT together with a program to analyze traction results. MATERIALS AND

methodsAn original recording system was designed with an Arduino Nano

resultsFive patients receiving HGT for severe scoliosis were asked to use the device both in the wheelchair and in bed to evaluate its usefulness.

conclusionsA device was developed to monitor the use of HGT at home. The device provides information on the time of HGT use and the traction weight placed throughout the day, as well as on the correct functioning of the system in bed and in the wheelchair.

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KyphosisScoliosisChildHumansOutpatientsRetrospective StudiesTractionTreatment OutcomeChildhoodHalo-gravity tractionMonitoring deviceScoliosis surgery

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