“…Another particular challenge often faced with spica tables is radiolucency, which is an important characteristic that spica tables should have, as it is crucial to obtain multiple radiographs of the patient’s pelvic region throughout the process of spica cast application. 6 The current study highlights the concern regarding the radiolucency of both types of spica tables. The results show no significant differences in this difficulty between the two types of tables in terms of radiolucency.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 79%
“…Popkin et al reported a similar hip spica box configuration for managing femoral fractures. 6 However, the presence of three assistants is imperative to reposition the injured leg with adequate stabilization of the head and the other non-fractured leg. Figure 1 Locally- customized spica table, courtesy of one of our research participants.…”
Background
Hip spica tables are widely used among pediatric orthopedic surgeons to maintain the hip position during cast application and drying processes for a better outcome. Locally customized spica tables can be a significant concern if their limitations significantly interfere with the quality of care.
Objective
This study aims to explore the current practice of pediatric hip spica table application among hospitals in the GCC countries and report comprehensive data that help surgeons enhance their practice.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study on pediatric orthopedic surgeons using a self-administered
Online Questionnaire
. The respondents were grouped as those using locally customized tables, where further information about the material and characteristics were collected, and those using company manufactured tables. Both groups answered analytical questions related to their current practice of hip spica tables.
Results
Sixty-three surgeons completed the survey. More than half the physicians in this study are using locally customized spica tables (n= 41, 65%). Compared to company-manufactured tables, locally customized tables were associated with a higher rate of difficulties when taking an X-ray, when the patient weighs more than 50.0 kg, and with anesthesia, although not statistically significant.
Conclusion
Obtaining a good quality spica table at a suitable price is a primary obstacle pediatric orthopedic surgeons face. This study shows no statistically significant difference between locally customized and company-manufactured tables regarding the outcomes and that spica tables have room for development to optimize their utilization.
“…Another particular challenge often faced with spica tables is radiolucency, which is an important characteristic that spica tables should have, as it is crucial to obtain multiple radiographs of the patient’s pelvic region throughout the process of spica cast application. 6 The current study highlights the concern regarding the radiolucency of both types of spica tables. The results show no significant differences in this difficulty between the two types of tables in terms of radiolucency.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 79%
“…Popkin et al reported a similar hip spica box configuration for managing femoral fractures. 6 However, the presence of three assistants is imperative to reposition the injured leg with adequate stabilization of the head and the other non-fractured leg. Figure 1 Locally- customized spica table, courtesy of one of our research participants.…”
Background
Hip spica tables are widely used among pediatric orthopedic surgeons to maintain the hip position during cast application and drying processes for a better outcome. Locally customized spica tables can be a significant concern if their limitations significantly interfere with the quality of care.
Objective
This study aims to explore the current practice of pediatric hip spica table application among hospitals in the GCC countries and report comprehensive data that help surgeons enhance their practice.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study on pediatric orthopedic surgeons using a self-administered
Online Questionnaire
. The respondents were grouped as those using locally customized tables, where further information about the material and characteristics were collected, and those using company manufactured tables. Both groups answered analytical questions related to their current practice of hip spica tables.
Results
Sixty-three surgeons completed the survey. More than half the physicians in this study are using locally customized spica tables (n= 41, 65%). Compared to company-manufactured tables, locally customized tables were associated with a higher rate of difficulties when taking an X-ray, when the patient weighs more than 50.0 kg, and with anesthesia, although not statistically significant.
Conclusion
Obtaining a good quality spica table at a suitable price is a primary obstacle pediatric orthopedic surgeons face. This study shows no statistically significant difference between locally customized and company-manufactured tables regarding the outcomes and that spica tables have room for development to optimize their utilization.
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