Melissa Albersheim, Fernando A Huyke-Hernández, Stephen A Doxey, Harsh R Parikh, Allison L Boden, Roberto C Hernández-Irizarry, Patrick B Horrigan, Stephen M Quinnan, Brian P Cunningham
BACKGROUND: Insertion of a skeletal traction pin in the distal femur or proximal tibia can be a painful and unpleasant experience for patients with a lower-extremity fracture. The purpose of this study was to determine whether providing patients with audio distraction (AD) during traction pin insertion can help to improve the patient-reported and the physician-reported experience and decrease pain and/or anxiety during the procedure. METHODS: A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at 2 level-I trauma centers...
April 10, 2024: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume