Halo-Gravity Traction for the Treatment of Cervical Spine ... FRI Presentation… · Halo-Gravity...

Bram Verhofste MD, Michael Timothy Hresko MD, John Emans MD, Michael Glotzbecker MD,

Brian Snyder MD PhD, Craig Birch MD, Nora O’Neill BA, Lawrence Karlin MD,

Mark Proctor MD, Daniel Hedequist MD

Halo-Gravity Traction for the Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders

13th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis November 20-22, 2019 – Atlanta, GA

Disclosures

I have no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services

Case ExampleIssues- Young age (size, compliance)- Neurologic deficits - Poor head control- Significant kyphosis

1 yo M w/ NF1 + rhabdoid tumor - Tumor resection + laminectomies - CT + RT

Case2 years laterExperimental CT Loss of head control + ambulation Failed bracing

ProblemsLoss of posterior elementsSmall anatomyRadiated bone- Poor quality- Poor growth potential

Definitive solution ??

CaseHGT 25d PostopIn-traction CT Clinically

Objectives

1. HGT efficacy

2. Safety + complications

3. Protocol for pediatric cervical spines disorders

MethodsStudy Design: Retrospective cohortInclusion - Age <25 years - Cervical spine deformity- HGT

Data- Correctability- Mod. Clavien-Dindo-Sink classification

Cervical deformity

Cervical kyphosisAtlantoaxial rotatory subluxationBasilar invaginationOs odontoideumCervical arthritis causing deformity

Methods: HGT ProtocolTraction Details- Halo-crown w/ 4-8 pins - 1-2 lbs / day- 20%-50% BW- Pin-site care / neuro exams

Duration- Variable - 24/7 traction (excl. bathroom / shower)- No activity restrictions

** n=3 HVGT

Results: Demographics

Kyphosis ARS BI Os Arthritis

Diagnosis

Cohort: 28 cases (mean 11.3 yo)

Results: HGT DetailsOutcomes

Characteristic Mean IQR

% Body weight (kg) 29% 19%-40%

HGT duration (days) 25 13-29

Length of stay (days) 35 17-43

Surgical stabilization (n; %) 25 89%

Pre HGT 3w Postop

Pre HGT 2w Postop

Pre HGT 3d

Results: HGT Efficacy

Presentation End HGT Postop Final FU

Kyphosis

Presentation End HGT

Basilar Invagination

0.3mm56°

Methods: HGT Complications9 AE (32%)

Grade I- 4 pin-site infections (14%)- 4 transient paresthesia's (14%)

Grade II- 1 flaccid paralysis (4%)- (T21 w/ Os, SCC, and myelopathy)

Minimal clinical relevance

Weight removal + Reduced progression

No major Grade III-V AE’s

Limitations

Retrospective

Patient Selection?

Cost-Effectiveness?

Conclusions

Efficacious + safe

Grade I AE’s

Decreased surgical difficulties

Additional tool

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