Presenter Status
Student
Abstract Type
Research
Primary Mentor
Dr. Richard Schwend
Start Date
13-5-2024 11:30 AM
End Date
13-5-2024 1:30 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Description
Conducting an ongoing exploration, this study delves into the safety and efficacy of Gardner-Wells Tongs in pediatric spinal deformity surgery, involving a series of 418 cases, revealing a 5.5% complication rate primarily associated with facial swelling and abrasions, emphasizing the need for further investigation to validate the safety and effectiveness of this intervention.
Safety and Efficacy of Intraoperative Vectored Traction with Gardner-Wells (GW) Tongs for Pediatric Spine Deformity Surgery - A Series of 1000 Cases
Conducting an ongoing exploration, this study delves into the safety and efficacy of Gardner-Wells Tongs in pediatric spinal deformity surgery, involving a series of 418 cases, revealing a 5.5% complication rate primarily associated with facial swelling and abrasions, emphasizing the need for further investigation to validate the safety and effectiveness of this intervention.
