Transportation-Related Guidelines for Hip Spica Application and Subsequent Discharge Planning

Authors

Patrick Atkinson, Kettering UniversityFollow
Theresa Atkinson, Kettering UniversityFollow
Angela C. Collins
Yugal Narang
Sushant Jaglap
Akash Srinivasan
Charles Frank
Norman Walter

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-22-2018

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Annual Michigan Orthopaedic Society

Abstract

Hip spica casts are a common method to treat trauma or hip dysplasia for children aged ~6 months to 4 or 5 years. The cast is typically applied with the lower extremities positioned to achieve satisfactory fracture reduction and/or joint stability while avoiding a reduction in blood flow to the hip joint. A number of studies have observed that some spica cast positions can present a challenge to safely transport the child home. This is due to the posterior cast geometry which is typically not congruent with the child’s car seat. In the current study, a series of transportation options were evaluated to identify seats that accommodate a hip spica cast.

Rights Statement

© 2018 Pediatric Orthopaedic Society Of North America (POSNA)

Recommended Citation

Atkinson, Patrick; Atkinson, Theresa; Collins, Angela C.; Narang, Yugal; Jaglap, Sushant; Srinivasan, Akash; Frank, Charles; and Walter, Norman, "Transportation-Related Guidelines for Hip Spica Application and Subsequent Discharge Planning" (2018). Mechanical Engineering Presentations And Conference Materials. 66.
https://digitalcommons.kettering.edu/mech_eng_conference/66